In a press release launched by the Furuvik zoo, authorities clarified that the escaped primates weren’t humanely subdued as a result of shut vary of proximity that’s required to successfully discharge tranquilizer darts.
“For safety causes, shooters had been positioned within the park and we additionally put the chimpanzee home underneath surveillance,” the official assertion learn. “Chimpanzees are robust animals and have a excessive danger classification.”
Zoo employees was capable of flee the ability upon the primates’ breach of their enclosure; nonetheless, the zoo claimed that the animals nonetheless posed a risk to people.
“If a chimpanzee is free within the park, it’s a hazard to human life,” the assertion continued. “The one method out is to shoot to kill the animal.”
Three chimps had been shot and killed Wednesday. One ape was additionally injured however was stated to make its method again to its enclosure. The zoo has tried to establish the deceased and surviving chimps — however the scenario stays unclear.