Aussie boy breaks into zoo, feeds animals to
croc
By KRISTEN GELINEAU,Associated Press Writer AP -
2 hours 14 minutes ago
SYDNEY, Australia - A 7-year-old boy broke into a popular
Outback zoo, fed a string of animals to the resident crocodile and
bashed several lizards to death with a rock, the zoo's director
said Friday.
The child then went on a killing spree, bashing three lizards to
death with a rock, including the zoo's beloved, 20-year-old goanna,
which he then fed to "Terry," an 11-foot, 440-pound saltwater
crocodile, said Neindorf.
The boy also fed several live animals to Terry by throwing them
over the two fences surrounding the crocodile's enclosure, at one
point climbing over the outer fence to get closer to the giant
reptile.
In the footage, the boy's face remains largely blank, Neindorf
said, adding: "It was like he was playing a game."
By the time he was done, 13 animals worth around $5,500 had been
killed, including a turtle, bearded dragons and thorny devil
lizards, Neindorf said. Although none were considered rare, some
are difficult to replace, he said.
"We're horrified that anyone can do this and saddened by the age
of the child," Neindorf said.
Alice Springs police said they are unable to press charges
against the boy because of his age. Children under age 10 can't be
charged with criminal offenses in the Northern Territory. His name
was not released because of his age.
Neindorf said he plans to sue the boy's parents.
The boy's small size is probably the reason he didn't trip the
zoo's security system, which relies on sensors to detect intruders,
Neindorf said.
"I just want people to learn that they can't let their children
go and run amok," Neindorf said. "If we can't put the blame onto
the child, then someone has to accept the responsibility."
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20081003/tap-as-australia-zoo-carnage-79704af.html
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I still stay by how some people should not be allowed to breed
-_-"
Ha ha... I was just showing hubby this news on ninemsn website a
few seconds ago. I think the parents should be charged.
