ABOVE: A glance at at the moment’s high headlinesA white rhinoceros was shot dead lower than a day after it arrived at a Florida wildlife park final yr, wildlife officers stated.According to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the incident occurred on Sept. 19, 2022, at Wild Florida. Officials say an nameless grievance got here in, informing FWC {that a} rhinoceros had been shot and that the complainant felt it was “animal abuse” and “unnecessary.” Officials reached out to Jordan Munns, the proprietor of the park. Munns defined that the younger rhino had arrived at the park on Sept. 18 and was appearing “very wild.” Munns stated the animal broke out of the quarantine enclosure and escaped into the primary enclosure earlier than calming down. The determination was made to shut the park on Sept. 19 to “give the rhino time to acclimate.” Munns stated the subsequent morning, the rhino continued to “test” the fencing, and so they determined to prepared their firearms in case the animal broke out. Park officers stated they tried to strengthen the enclosure fence. They hoped that they might be capable to return the rhino to the lockdown space, put it in a crate and return it to the vendor. “The rhino continued to test the fence until it was able to breach it,” the FWC report states. “Once that happened, they made the decision to kill the rhino for fear of it knocking down the perimeter fence and escaping out of the park.” The rhino was shot repeatedly for one-third of a mile earlier than it lastly fell dead. Park officers stated 15 rounds have been fired.According to the FWC report, the rhino was then buried on the property. Munns confirmed wildlife officers the animal’s uncovered head earlier than finishing the burial. Wildlife officers say they have been capable of corroborate the park officers’ model of occasions with surveillance footage. Parts of the report that element the place the rhino originated from have been redacted. FWC says no additional motion goes to be taken regarding the incident. Wild Florida launched the next assertion Monday: “For more than twelve years, Wild Florida’s mission has been to provide an unforgettable Everglades experience that promotes a connection with animals while inspiring education and conservation. Unfortunately, we are sometimes faced with unforeseen situations and circumstances that require an immediate response to ensure the continued safety of visitors, staff, neighbors, and, most importantly, animals in our care. In September 2022, a new rhino began to pose an imminent danger to the park at large, and after consultation with leadership and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) guidelines, we made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize the animal. As an organization, Wild Florida will continue providing the best care for our animal family and promote the importance of conservation through our educational programs.”WESH 2 acquired the next assertion from Kate MacFall, Florida Senior State Director of the Humane Society of the United States:”The rhino died a needless horrific death, all in the name for a ticket to the roadside zoo. A young white rhino is a wild, dangerous animal. It’s no surprise that he would pose a danger to people and the other animals, especially in captivity. Florida has many problem exhibitors; this authority was clearly not capable of handling this animal. Why were they not able to safely contain him? What was missing? What were they hiding from the helicopter? Would a necropsy be in order? Overall this is tragic to lose a member of a vulnerable species that had just arrived. The way he was killed with several rounds of bullets is not humane euthanasia.”Top headlines: Florida mother, daughter uncover deserted new child in woods behind their houseMom recordsdata wrongful dying lawsuit after 12-year-old Orlando boy dies throughout rowing practiceSheriff: Mother, son killed in St. Cloud obvious double murder-suicide
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A white rhinoceros was shot dead lower than a day after it arrived at a Florida wildlife park final yr, wildlife officers stated.
According to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the incident occurred on Sept. 19, 2022, at Wild Florida. Officials say an nameless grievance got here in, informing FWC {that a} rhinoceros had been shot and that the complainant felt it was “animal abuse” and “unnecessary.”
Officials reached out to Jordan Munns, the proprietor of the park.
Munns defined that the younger rhino had arrived at the park on Sept. 18 and was appearing “very wild.” Munns stated the animal broke out of the quarantine enclosure and escaped into the primary enclosure earlier than calming down.
The determination was made to shut the park on Sept. 19 to “give the rhino time to acclimate.” Munns stated the subsequent morning, the rhino continued to “test” the fencing, and so they determined to prepared their firearms in case the animal broke out.
Park officers stated they tried to strengthen the enclosure fence. They hoped that they might be capable to return the rhino to the lockdown space, put it in a crate and return it to the vendor.
“The rhino continued to test the fence until it was able to breach it,” the FWC report states. “Once that happened, they made the decision to kill the rhino for fear of it knocking down the perimeter fence and escaping out of the park.”
The rhino was shot repeatedly for one-third of a mile earlier than it lastly fell dead. Park officers stated 15 rounds have been fired.
According to the FWC report, the rhino was then buried on the property. Munns confirmed wildlife officers the animal’s uncovered head earlier than finishing the burial.
Wildlife officers say they have been capable of corroborate the park officers’ model of occasions with surveillance footage.
Parts of the report that element the place the rhino originated from have been redacted. FWC says no additional motion goes to be taken regarding the incident.
Wild Florida launched the next assertion Monday:
“For more than twelve years, Wild Florida’s mission has been to provide an unforgettable Everglades experience that promotes a connection with animals while inspiring education and conservation. Unfortunately, we are sometimes faced with unforeseen situations and circumstances that require an immediate response to ensure the continued safety of visitors, staff, neighbors, and, most importantly, animals in our care. In September 2022, a new rhino began to pose an imminent danger to the park at large, and after consultation with leadership and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) guidelines, we made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize the animal. As an organization, Wild Florida will continue providing the best care for our animal family and promote the importance of conservation through our educational programs.”
WESH 2 acquired the next assertion from Kate MacFall, Florida Senior State Director of the Humane Society of the United States:
“The rhino died a needless horrific death, all in the name for a ticket to the roadside zoo. A young white rhino is a wild, dangerous animal. It’s no surprise that he would pose a danger to people and the other animals, especially in captivity. Florida has many problem exhibitors; this authority was clearly not capable of handling this animal. Why were they not able to safely contain him? What was missing? What were they hiding from the helicopter? Would a necropsy be in order? Overall this is tragic to lose a member of a vulnerable species that had just arrived. The way he was killed with several rounds of bullets is not humane euthanasia.”
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