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Just heard this on the Today Show.
In Austrailia, a 7-year-old boy broke into a zoo. Then proceeded to shoot-and-kill about a dozen animals (including, the report made note of, an 11-foot crocodile).
*Edit: Guess the Today Show's info was a little off, as I just found a report of the incident online--
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27005221/
Still, it's quite disturbing!
Jo Dawn
10-03-2008, 09:32 AM
Future serial killer, anyone?
That's absolutely horrifying. It's a shame they can't charge him, but I hope they get the parents. And I hope these parents aren't the 'my child is an innocent sweetheart' type. He better get what he deserves and needs, which is obviously help, but punishment also.
Mecha Cow
10-03-2008, 09:41 AM
I figured this would be about animals breaking out and killing people, not people breaking in and killing animals.
What a brat.
Raph's Girl
10-03-2008, 01:52 PM
OMG! I hope the ghost of Steve Irwin haunts this boy!! That is just plain sick!! :x
The Stryker
10-04-2008, 01:02 AM
OMG! I hope the ghost of Steve Irwin haunts this boy!! That is just plain sick!! :x
Uh...Okay.
Yeah that kid is kinda whacked.
CudleyCowlick
10-04-2008, 09:27 PM
I think someone should feed HIM to an 11-foot crocodile. SERIOUSLY.
Buslady
10-06-2008, 01:08 AM
I'm confused...cos on the news they said it was Australia Zoo, Steve's park...now this says it's another park. Eh, either way...the little brat should somehow be punished, his parents should ultimately pay.
Storm Wolf
10-15-2008, 02:53 PM
OMG!
what kind of children are we raising these days? That's awful! How could such a young boy be so cold-hearted?
I agree with Jo....future serial killer, wife beater....something of that nature for sure.
Maybe he should have to pay for all those animals by way of community service until he's old enough to pay for them with actual money. Might teach him a thing or two....throw in some major counseling too.
Jack Skellington
10-15-2008, 04:22 PM
holy fook ! wht a little freddy kreuger! that kid should be arrested
Canadian Turtle
10-15-2008, 06:22 PM
And the kid will get nothing but a slap on the wrist like every other crazy kid. Kids are taking over the world because we can't do Sh%# to them when the screw around and they KNOW it!
Buslady
10-15-2008, 10:22 PM
OMG!
what kind of children are we raising these days? That's awful! How could such a young boy be so cold-hearted?
I agree with Jo....future serial killer, wife beater....something of that nature for sure.
Maybe he should have to pay for all those animals by way of community service until he's old enough to pay for them with actual money. Might teach him a thing or two....throw in some major counseling too.
you can't pay for animals, they're irreplaceable.
they're all rescues who were unreleasable, it's sad.
the kid will get a slap on the wrist...it's typical.
Storm Wolf
10-15-2008, 10:37 PM
I meant that the money could go to the zoo to help fund for other animals that may need rescuing and such.....I didn't think they would use the money to buy new reptiles, but it would help the park with funding for future rescues.
In no way did I imply that the animals were replaceable. I'm not that cold BL.
Machias Banshee
10-15-2008, 10:50 PM
We could toss him into the crocodile pit and see how long he lasts...
I think the best thing would be for him to PAY out of his savings for getting some new animals (sadly, you can never truly replace the ones you had... :( ), and then have him do some work for the zoo and learn about the responsibilities of taking care of such animals.
If I were his parent.... *mutters things best left unsaid*
The Stryker
10-16-2008, 08:33 AM
you can't pay for animals, they're irreplaceable.
they're all rescues who were unreleasable, it's sad.
the kid will get a slap on the wrist...it's typical.
Yeah, they should skin the kid and his parents alive.
Wait...he killed a few lizards? I always skip the reptile section of the zoo when I go.
Wait...he killed a few lizards? I always skip the reptile section of the zoo when I go.
It was apparently a reptile-specific zoo. And the kid killed some lizards himself, while taking other lizards and turtles and tossing them into an alligator's enclosure.
MadPirateBunny
10-16-2008, 09:10 AM
any news on what's gonna happeen to the kid and his parents?
Buslady
10-16-2008, 09:40 AM
I meant that the money could go to the zoo to help fund for other animals that may need rescuing and such.....I didn't think they would use the money to buy new reptiles, but it would help the park with funding for future rescues.
In no way did I imply that the animals were replaceable. I'm not that cold BL.
I didnt think so cos yer an animal nut like me. i brainfarted was like ??? pay for the animals...nah that can't be right.
i thought they could make the kid work there and learn compassion but my hubby thought it was a dumb idea...typical
It was apparently a reptile-specific zoo. And the kid killed some lizards himself, while taking other lizards and turtles and tossing them into an alligator's enclosure.
Yeah it was Australia Zoo, supposedly.
That Matt Guy
10-17-2008, 08:01 AM
man, that kid is pretty cool.
Nickokapo
10-23-2008, 02:25 PM
Crazy kid :lol:
I think someone should feed HIM to an 11-foot crocodile. SERIOUSLY.
Apparently he tried to climb the fence to get where the big croc was (Real smart kid :ohwell:), maybe if he'd have gotten close enough.
Hannah
10-23-2008, 02:30 PM
OMG! I hope the ghost of Steve Irwin haunts this boy!! That is just plain sick!! :x
Because Steve Irwin treated animals so nicely..
Aelia
10-23-2008, 02:39 PM
Because Steve Irwin treated animals so nicely..
Well, at least he didn't bash them to death with rocks.
And besides, the animals got back at him. PERMANENTLY.
And besides, the animals got back at him. PERMANENTLY.
lolololololololol. It's funny cuz it's true.
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan
10-23-2008, 06:10 PM
How can the parents allow a 7 year old boy go by himself to the zoo in a town like Alice Springs? (26 486 inhabitans in 2005 according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Springs, Northern Territory) Was he on his way to school or something? The only time I walked alone when I was 7 was when visiting friends (and we live in a small place).
Buslady
10-23-2008, 06:25 PM
hello, this isn't a Steve bashing thread. keep your thoughts about him to yourself.
If this happened in Alice Springs, it's not Australia Zoo which is over in Queensland.
Scandia
10-23-2008, 08:23 PM
That is so horrible. I'm appalled to say the least.
Spitfire
10-24-2008, 12:07 AM
See what happens to kids who can't play violent video games?
...I'm so confused. Why haven't I heard of this? *runs off to research*
Okay, so here's the deal. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7649876.stm)
Apparently it's in Alice Springs, not Steve Irwin's Australian Zoo. And Alice Springs is one of THE most remote areas in Australia. A small town thriving on tourists going to Uluru. Lots of crazy people seem to come out of there, so part of me isn't surprised that this happened there. But to see just one child kill so many reptiles (even bearded dragons! Some of my favourite animals were in there) is simply sickening. Bloody brat will probably get off with nothing, but I'm hoping that his parents are decent and will have him punished.
Then again, if he managed to get by them and pull a stunt like this, they are probably not likely to do anything but pay money for him. *sighs*
Spike Spiegel
10-24-2008, 07:20 AM
What I want to know is how this kid managed to get a hold of weapons. His parents suck for allowing the child the means to do this, however it came about.
Buslady
10-24-2008, 07:24 AM
time for the zoo to install better security systems i think
i hope they sue the pants off the kid's parents...I'd like to know how the hell did a 7 year old wansered in like that, where the hell were his parents? that's just insane.
What I want to know is how this kid managed to get a hold of weapons. His parents suck for allowing the child the means to do this, however it came about.
That part was apparently an error by the Today Show (as I noted in the Edit of my original post). He used some rocks (most likely from the zoo area).
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