3. Harambe’s unfortunate and untimely death

Harambe’s story is another stark reminder of how accidents could happen anytime in a zoo. Kids are especially vulnerable if left wandering around unsupervised. The 17-year old gorilla’s death was a subject of long debates as to whether it was necessary to kill the mammal when a boy fell into its den. The boy was reported to have been wandering alone when his parents looked away, even though they were nearby. The issue on whether or not he had to be put down lingered on mainstream media an on the internet.

According to the Cincinnati Zoo management, when the boy fell into Harambe’s enclosure, it was clear that he was in great danger with Harambe, and it was only a matter of time before the animal harmed the boy. The zoo’s management expressed regret on the matter, but they only did what they thought was the only measure that should have been taken under the circumstance