Ricky Gervais Speaks Out On Cincinnati Gorilla Shooting
Renowned for addressing animal rights’ issues, Ricky Gervais has spoken out on the recent shooting of a gorilla, in a Cincinnati zoo.
While some - including The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco - have criticised the zoo for making the decision to kill the animal, Gervais shared the opinion of those who believe that the parents of the child are at fault.
Just four-years-old, the young boy fell into the gorilla enclosure, and was promptly grabbed and dragged into the water. In light of this, zoo staff made the decision to kill the animal, reportedly because they didn’t have tranquillisers quickly available.
Gervais tweeted:
It seems that some gorillas make better parents than some people.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) May 29, 2016
The issue has become even more controversial, since various animal rights experts have come forward to claim that the gorilla wasn’t exhibiting aggressive behaviour, and didn’t pose a danger to the child.
Kaley Cuoco certainly agreed:
RIP #harambe Im sure I will get tons of backlash (per usual) I mean let’s be honest, I wear the wrong sweatpants and the entire world has something to say about it, but once again , another senseless horrendous animal being killed over people not using their brains. If you watch the footage, you see this gorgeous animal holding that child’s hand. Do with that ,what you will. As sad as this makes me, a part of me is happy for that amazing creature doesn’t have to live in captivity another day. Bring on the hate!!!! 👍🏼
Levan Merritt - who also fell into a gorilla enclosure as a child, and was protected by one of the animals until staff were able to reach him - supported the zoo’s decision to kill Harambe.
“The four-year-old is tiny and could easily have been injured. So they made the correct decision to save the boy’s life.”
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