Why would you even want to....

[Guest Hyaloid]

carry in a zoo? Well here's an answer to that question:

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Gorilla Escapes at Dutch Zoo, Injures 4May 18 02:54 PM US/Eastern

By TOBY STERLING

Associated Press Writer

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - A 400-pound gorilla escaped from his enclosure and ran amok in a Rotterdam zoo Friday, biting one woman, dragging her around, and causing panic among dozens of visitors before he was finally subdued, officials and a witness said.

The Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo was evacuated and the 11-year-old gorilla, named Bokito, was eventually contained in a restaurant within the park, police spokeswoman Yvette de Rave said.

Four people were injured, including the woman who was bitten, zoo director Ton Dorrestijn said.

Bokito was shot with a sedative dart and recaptured, said zoo spokeswoman Lilian Jonkers, but she couldn't say what his condition was. It was not immediately clear how he managed to climb the high stone walls surrounding his enclosure.

"He got over the moat, which in itself is remarkable, because gorillas can't swim," Dorrestijn said. "He got onto a path for visitors and started running and went at full speed through tables and diners at the Oranje restaurant."

A witness, Robert de Jonge, told NOS radio that he didn't see the gorilla escape but began following it and tried to help after he saw people running and screaming that the animal had grabbed a woman.

"I saw the beast running through the park with a woman behind him, him grabbing her forearm," De Jonge said.

At a distance of around 30 yards, he saw the gorilla lie down near the woman and then heard her scream.

"He bit her, or I think he bit her, because when he stood up his mouth was covered in blood," De Jonge said.

He said he then stopped to tell arriving police what had happened and ran with them as they traced the gorilla to a nearby restaurant terrace.

The zoo was packed with visitors as many Dutch took advantage of a national holiday Thursday to make a long weekend.

"Everyone was in panic, running away, screaming, wailing, screaming kids running around, I don't know what all, kids without parents—it was a total drama," De Jonge said.

Children cowered in their parents' arms as the gorilla loped past.

People tried to hide inside the restaurant and were trying to bar the door, but fled as the gorilla approached, De Jonge said. Bokito then punched through the glass door and ran inside.

"They were all in panic—the animal, too, I mean—and all the people ran outside the restaurant, and zoo personnel were running up and they were able to keep the animal inside by barricading the doors with garden furniture and things," he said.

De Jonge said he later saw the woman "covered in blood," but walking unaided.

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[Marswolf]

I'd probably just have the 380. That would only make him mad.

[Guest macho999]

I'd just climb a tree to escape... oh wait a minute.

[towerclimber37]

from my army days, I took a class in "escape and evasion"..and the instructor taught us not to engage large animals with small arms. I know this might sound silly to you guys..but Mars is right...NOT a good idea...though it WOULD distract him from eating someone else..into eating you.

[saintsfanbrian]

Don't anger Gorilla's for you are crunchy and taste good with bananas.

[Guest dotsun]

The .380 would be plenty of gun. Just put a round in the knee of the closest person to you and run.

[Guest Hyaloid]

If I have a Gorilla munching on my head... I think I;d rather have a gun, than NOT have a gun.

Besides, the .45 could stop King Kong with one shot to the big toe.

[Guest dotsun]

Double stupid post, sorry.

Please delete.

[Guest GlocKingTN]

The .380 would be plenty of gun. Just put a round in the knee of the closest person to you and run.

That was funny, I think!

[towerclimber37]

I don't know about that Dotsun...he might not go after me...after all Julie says I'm a PRIMEate.

[Guest db99wj]

The .380 would be plenty of gun. Just put a round in the knee of the closest person to you and run.

[Marswolf]

The .380 would be plenty of gun. Just put a round in the knee of the closest person to you and run.

Why didn't I think of that? WOW...I could have had a V-8!

Of course the folks at Extreme Shock claim they killed a boar with one of their 380 rounds. I think if you hit them in the chest, their head explodes from the massive trauma.

[Guest jackdog]

If you read extreme shocks ads, their 380 would have devastated the poor guy no matter where you hit him.If the industry ever offers a BS award these guys are a shoe in.

[Punisher84]

I don't know about that Dotsun...he might not go after me...after all Julie says I'm a PRIMEate.

*rimshot*

[Guest Len]

If you read extreme shocks ads, their 380 would have devastated the poor guy no matter where you hit him.If the industry ever offers a BS award these guys are a shoe in.

Jack, I've always thought this as well. But I know some guys (who I think know what they are talking about) who SWEAR by these things for in-home SD work, as the "extreme shock" is supposed to reduce over-penetration, reduce risk of going through to the neighbor's house, etc. Would love to see an objective test of these on "the box 'o truth" website.

PS. Love the JFK quote!

-Len

[Guest Phantom6]

The .380 would be plenty of gun. Just put a round in the knee of the closest person to you and run.

Here dotsun, I made this just for you. Enlarge it and practice prior to going to the Zoo the next time.

Just in case..., of course.

[Guest Phantom6]

I don't know about that Dotsun...he might not go after me...after all Julie says I'm a PRIMEate.

Depending on whether or not Bokito, the gorilla "swings both ways"... and your cologne of course, you very well could be a PRIME mate.

Sorry Tower. I simply couldn't pass that up.

Thanks again for the hospitality today:up:

[Marswolf]

I know some guys (who I think know what they are talking about) who SWEAR by these things for in-home SD work, as the "extreme shock" is supposed to reduce over-penetration, reduce risk of going through to the neighbor's house, etc.

-Len

That's exactly what they are good for. Too bad they don't advertise them that way.

If I haven't done it already, sometime I'll tell you about a telephone conversation with the owner of the company who makes them.

[Guest dotsun]

Here dotsun, I made this just for you. Enlarge it and practice prior to going to the Zoo the next time.

Just in case..., of course.

Man, I've looked everywhere for some targets like that.

[Guest Loaded247]

I think this makes a good case for carrying a .454 Ruger Alaskan as a concealed carry gun....

[towerclimber37]

hahahahah how would you conceal THAT hogleg??

Mike, Julie and I loved having you all out there.

once again, sorry about the primitive range conditions..but the fellowship was just as much fun in my opinion.

oh..and I LIKE the target!