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Tuesday 31 May 2016

Pictured: Parents of boy who fell into gorilla enclosure defend themselves

This is the first picture of parents accused of neglect after their son fell into a gorilla's enclosure forcing workers to shoot the 'gentle giant' dead.
Mother Michelle Gregg, 32, reportedly has four children to father Deonne Dickerson, 37.
Yesterday police confirmed they are investigating whether to charge them with neglect after their four-year-old boy fell into the cage of 17-year-old Harambe.

Zoo staff shot the endangered primate, sparking fury amongst animal lovers.But footage later appeared to show the 'gentle giant' trying to protect the boy.

 Michelle Gregg later defended her actions on Facebook in a post claiming "accidents can happen."
She said: "I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers today. What started off as a wonderful day turned into a scary one.
"For those of you that have seen the news or been on social media that was my son that fell in the gorilla exhibit at the zoo. God protected my child until the authorities were able to get to him.
"My son is safe and was able to walk away with a concussion and a few scrapes... no broken bones or internal injuries.

"As a society we are quick to judge how a parent could take their eyes off of their child and if anyone knows me I keep a tight watch on my kids. Accidents happen but I am thankful that the right people were in the right place today."


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10 comments:

  1. Unknown31 May 2016 at 10:45

    U should be in jail for causing the death of a helpless Gorilla. The primate dint invite ur son...na jeje the guy sidon.

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    1. Unknown31 May 2016 at 17:11

      The gorilla was dragging the baby. Which gentle primate

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  2. Dee Tee31 May 2016 at 10:47

    Thank God the boy is alive..

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  3. Unknown31 May 2016 at 12:54

    Pay attention to a four year old at the damn zoo parents. Zoo officials how does a four year old make you kill an endangered animal?

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  4. Unknown31 May 2016 at 12:55

    Pay attention to a four year old at the damn zoo parents. Zoo officials how does a four year old make you kill an endangered animal?

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  5. Unknown31 May 2016 at 17:39

    Tranquilizing the gorilla, sure but the effect will surely take a lil long of time.., and before that time who knows what will happen.. The zoo staffs don't have another alternative!

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  6. Hembafan31 May 2016 at 18:16

    I blame the parents . They have no excuse at all.
    For crying out loud, they were at a zoo ( with wild animals around) they ought to be more careful than usual. Who knows if they were taking selfies and forgot their child

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