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When children have to die because of stupid parents

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by LosPollosHermanos, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
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    I don't even know what to say.


    http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/child-mauled-to-death-by-dogs-at-pittsburgh-zoo.html

    A toddler was mauled to death today after falling into the African painted dog exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

    The boy, who was around 3 years old, fell 14 feet over a railing and into the exhibit, said Barbara Baker, director of the Pittsburgh Zoo.

    “Visitors alerted the staff immediately and they went into emergency response mode,” she said.

    Zoo officials tried firing darts to scare the dogs away from the child, but the animals, which are pack hunters, did not immediately respond.

    The dogs were eventually moved from the exhibit, with the exception of one, which had to be shot by a police officer after it continued to “be aggressive” to the boy, Baker said.

    “Unfortunately by the time EMTs were able to get to him, the boy had passed away,” Baker said.

    The zoo has been closed until further notice.

    The identity of the boy, who Baker said was visiting the zoo with his mother and family friends, has not yet been released.

    “We’ve had the exhibit up since 2006 and we have not had any issues with the dogs,” Baker said. “This is a tragic accident.”
     
  2. LC Rox Fan

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    Wow that is terrible...talk about bad parenting! If that was my kid I would have jumped in after him and try to fight the dogs off.
     
  3. LosPollosHermanos

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    ^ Yea I was thinking the same thing. We can't really hold her accountable because she didn't do that even though I personally would even though I'm not a parent. That railing is shoulder height for adults, why the **** would you put a toddler on the edge?!?!

    The fact she has to live with that for the rest of her life will remind her of why she isn't fit to raise a kid and should never pop one out again.

    I know I sound abrasive but I believe she actually deserves jail time for this ****.
     
  4. heypartner

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    Tragic, I would have jumped in too.

    wtf...these dogs escaped that exhibit less than 6 months ago.

    Poor Barbara Baker, she had to give a statement on both incidents. I think they need to hire some Honey Badgers to watch those dogs.

    http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/05/05/pittsburgh-zoo-back-open-after-morning-incident/
     
  5. SwoLy-D

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    On the story it says "today", but I read it on Sunday. :(

    R.I.P.

    No need to call people names, man. I realize they may have been irresponsible, but calling them names just makes things worse.
     

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