On Feb 17th, a family chimpanzee attacked a Connecticut woman which ultimately left her in critical condition. It is reported that the 200 pound chimp, Travis, wanted to go for a car ride in which is stole the car keys from the house. The owners tried to calm him down, but it didn't work. The family then called the police. When the police arrived the chimp went in retreat to attack the police car knocking off the mirror while trying to get the car door open. The policer officer in the car pulled out his gun and shot at the chimp several times. Travis brutally attacked a family friend, biting and clawing at her face. It was then that the owner, a 70-year-old woman got a butcher knife and stabbed travis. After being stabbed, travis went back to his cage, his place of comfort, where he died.
This story was extremely shocking and ridiculous! This was not the first time Travis went out of control. In 2003, it was reported that while in the car, Travis jumped out in the middle of traffic causing a tremendous seen. It seems to me that Travis was out of control and should have been put away a while ago. I also find it shockingly crazy that the chimp was 200 pounds! I don't weigh that much! Not even close. It's sad that Travis had to die because the family really loved him, but what is most important is the recovery of the woman.
Whoa. I wonder if this animal was abused or something. Is it really appropriate to keep such a large, wild animal as a pet?
ReplyDeleteawwwwww. Now this is why people shouldn't own wild animals. They clearly didn't know how to take care of him or maintain him obviously. People just take on the responsibilities that they don't know how to manage just for the gratification of saying they own a unique pet. I feel sorry for the family and even more for Travis who did not know any better.
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