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Zoo worker in gorilla suit shot with tranquiliser dart during 'escape drill' because no-one told the vet it wasn't real
The 35-year-old employee was shot on Monday at Tenerife's Loro Parque
Staff were taking part in a drill to ensure they plan in case a gorilla escaped
But the vet had not been informed of the drill and shot the man
The man was taken to a hospital on the Spanish island, but is now doing well
A vet shot a tranquiliser dart at a zoo employee dressed as a gorilla after mistaking him for a primate.
The 35-year-old zoo employee was shot on Monday at Loro Parque Zoo on the Spanish island of Tenerife.
Staff at the zoo were taking part in a drill designed to ensure they had an emergency plan in place in case one of the gorillas escaped its enclosure.
But the vet had not been informed of the training exercise, and fearing that there was a gorilla on the loose he sprang into action.
The vet fired the shot - designed for a 400lb gorilla - at the man and hit him in the leg.
According to La Opinión de Tenerife newspaper when the man was located he was in his underwear.
He was taken to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands.
The zoo said in a statement to MailOnline: 'Last Monday, Loro Parque simulated the escape of an animal from its enclosure in the gorilla park.
'As part of the simulation, which took place in the security zone of the area and was attended only by authorised personnel, they set off the emergency alarm.
'Once they had carried out the various procedures, one keeper in the wild mammals team was accidentally struck by the medical tranquiliser that vets use in these instances.
'As a result, emergency services were called and he was taken to Hospital Universitari de Canarias, where he was treated.
'He recovered and is now in good health.
'Loro Parque, like all zoos and animal parks, regularly carries out this kind of emergency drill.
'The measure is designed to improve security, emergency procedures, and to train staff who work in these enclosures.'
Tranquilliser darts are filled with a chemical that when injected, temporarily sedates an animal - they work within a matter of minutes.
The tranquilliser can be a sedative, anesthetic, or paralytic agent - it is unclear what the dart was fired at the man contained.
The National Police now have possession of the air gun, the sedative and have spoken to the vet.
Zoos around the world carry out animal escape drills - and often they use a human dressed in a gorilla suit.
They practice surrounding the escapee with nets before pretending to shoot it with a tranquilising dart and returning it to its enclosure.
In 2009 Loro Parque hit the headlines when Alexis Martinez Hernandez, 29, a wildlife trainer, died after falling from a whale and crushing his rib cage.
Park officials said the whale, a 14-year-old named Keto - who was born at SeaWorld Orlando - made the unusual move as the pair rehearsed a stunt in which the whale lifts the trainer and leaps into the air.
.... must be a good costume.
Zoos around the world carry out animal escape drills - and often they use a human dressed in a gorilla suit.
.... really ....?
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From a safety point of view, you're working with professionals. They don't need to see a full suit. A hairy vest and/or leggings to ID the guy as the "gorilla" would be all that's needed for a training exercise. Failure to Identify Potential Failure and Poor Planning would be root causes, here.
Also, how the feth does a fething Vet at a fething Zoo not know the difference between a real gorilla and an donkey-cave in a suit?
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I think they could make good money if they opened up during these exercises and charged people to watch the staff hunt their comrade around the Zoo.
Much more exciting and interesting than anything you'd ever see at a Zoo otherwise.
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kronk wrote: From a safety point of view, you're working with professionals. They don't need to see a full suit. A hairy vest and/or leggings to ID the guy as the "gorilla" would be all that's needed for a training exercise. Failure to Identify Potential Failure and Poor Planning would be root causes, here.
Also, how the feth does a fething Vet at a fething Zoo not know the difference between a real gorilla and an donkey-cave in a suit?
Yea, I think there's more her than meets the eye.
Yes "capture the ape" would be an excellent revenue generator if you could do it as well.
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They need to make that a paying attraction... I would love to see an unannounced Gorilla Escape at the Zoo! Hostage Training!
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Mist? Youre going with mist.....not the more logical the shooter panicked not knowing it was a test, and just frigging shot the ape? Hmmm..... dont do any police work for a career
Was thinking for a vet with a tranq rifle. Getting the shot in on first try Sportsman shooter? The tranq being for a 400 lbs gorilla was one heck of a sleepy time for the guy
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Come on people. I'd say the test was a total success.
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A 6 pack bet that vet said "Hold just a wee bit still....this won't hurt tinsy winsy bit..." ssppoooffff
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Furries getting shot... Isnt that a good thing?
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