19QOS19 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Im not saying a kid hasnt to be free to walk about, but a bit of common sense in relation to a crowded busy place. In all seriousness, I honestly wouldn't let my 3 year old niece out of arms length of me if I took her to the zoo. I know a child shouldn't be able to get into an enclosure and I imagine the zoo will have to answer some of these questions as to how someone actually got in. But in crowded places I can't believe someone wouldn't have a kid that small right next to them. I actually don't know the full story but I can't imagine the kid just walked into the enclosure. It must have had to struggle a wee bit to get in. That to me suggests the parents weren't even watching the kid. Common sense seems to be a dying trait it would appear I would put good money on the parents reading their phones when this was all going on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Without wishing to side with full-time mummies, do they not have tranquillisers at zoos? Or would they have taken too long to kick in? If someone had shot the gorilla with a dart, he'd have gone fucking ape shit (literally in this case) and probably harmed the child either deliberately or accidentally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 The zoo should sue the idiot parents for loss of revenue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If someone had shot the gorilla with a dart, he'd have gone fucking ape shit (literally in this case) and probably harmed the child either deliberately or accidentally. I did think that. Was unsure if you could get a tranquilliser that worked instantly. If not then they clearly did the right thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Nederlander Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If I was the zoo I'd be telling the parents they owe me one gorilla. I worked on the Search and Rescue aircraft down in Cornwall for many years and there was a rumour that the parents of a young lad we'd rescued had billed us (Royal Navy) for the inflatable he'd been on when he'd floated out to sea cause the winchman burst with a knife to stop it being sooked up into the rotor disk! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 he'd have gone fucking ape shit (literally in this case) This story makes me want to punch the universe in the balls. The parents shouldn't have let the kid get into the enclosure but is there a parent anywhere who hasn't lost their kid for a few seconds or can imagine it happening? The world isn't a perfect place and these things happen, it's a normal part of life and very occasionally things go horribly wrong and end up in terrible situations. Facebook doesn't lend itself to this though, everyone is perma-raging. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 The mother is getting all sorts of abuse on Facebook. Facebook warriors unite! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I never knew Minions were so hard lined. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Apparently "mom shaming" is a thing and we've to stop doing it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Tbf its the nature of social media these days, she was a fcuking idiot letting the kid out her sight in that kinda place but it does happen, her 'mommy loves you, mommys here' chat in the video didnt exactly help? youve got to question this pull the phone out and video a potential tragedy mentality in the world today, why dont these people try and help? The thing that struck me when I saw the mobile phone footage doing the rounds on the news was how all the onlookers' hysterical screaming was only ever going to wind the gorilla up even more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Truck drivers: a fundamentally bitter bunch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Nederlander Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Bruce Springsteen apparently!! I seem to have had about 15 friends there tonight - none of which I'd have put down as Springsteen fans 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) I worked on the Search and Rescue aircraft down in Cornwall for many years and there was a rumour that the parents of a young lad we'd rescued had billed us (Royal Navy) for the inflatable he'd been on when he'd floated out to sea cause the winchman burst with a knife to stop it being sooked up into the rotor disk! Shocking yet not unsurprising. It's similar to the woman/guy (can't mind which) who was successfully given CPR yet sued for a broken rib. This story makes me want to punch the universe in the balls. The parents shouldn't have let the kid get into the enclosure but is there a parent anywhere who hasn't lost their kid for a few seconds or can imagine it happening? The world isn't a perfect place and these things happen, it's a normal part of life and very occasionally things go horribly wrong and end up in terrible situations. Facebook doesn't lend itself to this though, everyone is perma-raging. Anyone who let's a 3 year old out their sight in this day and age deserve the ridicule they receive IMO. Braindead. I know you can't bubblewrap a child but at 3 year old my kid won't be out of my sight. Edited June 2, 2016 by 19QOS19 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Anyone who let's a 3 year old out their sight in this day and age deserve the ridicule they receive IMO. Braindead. I know you can't bubblewrap a child but at 3 year old my kid won't be out of my sight .Good luck with that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Good luck with that I don't need luck. I know a guy who makes excellent quality dog leads B) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 My three year old slips out of my hand and runs away all the time. Have submitted myself for chemical castration as a result of this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 My three year old slips out of my hand and runs away all the time. Have submitted myself for chemical castration as a result of this Good call mate. If you're unable to control a 3 year old it's probably best you don't have any more. *Prays for madwullie when the teenage years arrive * 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Shocking yet not unsurprising. It's similar to the woman/guy (can't mind which) who was successfully given CPR yet sued for a broken rib. Anyone who let's a 3 year old out their sight in this day and age deserve the ridicule they receive IMO. Braindead. I know you can't bubblewrap a child but at 3 year old my kid won't be out of my sight. Aye, until you've actually got children maybe you're best keeping your opinions to yourself? Heaven help you if you have more than one child and you take your eyes off one of them for a minute. Happens fairly regularly all over the country every single day, and generally it's got nothing to do with the parents being "shite parents". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Aye, until you've actually got children maybe you're best keeping your opinions to yourself? Heaven help you if you have more than one child and you take your eyes off one of them for a minute. Happens fairly regularly all over the country every single day, and generally it's got nothing to do with the parents being "shite parents". Does Mrs M know you've lost one of the bairns? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Aye, until you've actually got children maybe you're best keeping your opinions to yourself? Heaven help you if you have more than one child and you take your eyes off one of them for a minute. Happens fairly regularly all over the country every single day, and generally it's got nothing to do with the parents being "shite parents". I've never actually said "shite parents" tbf. When my kid turns 3 I'll let you know how the first trip to the zoo goes. Should I lose sight of it I'll inform the good world of PnB and receive the justified slagging, considering my opinion on the subject B) -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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