Bear Attacks

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The most recent case was on April 23rd, 2008. Stephan Miller was killed by his grizzly, Rocky, who was known as "one of the most gentle and affectionate animals" in Hollywood. Rocky is the star in Will Ferrell's movie Semi-Pro, and he is awaiting his faith after the death of his trainer.

Whale Attacks

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An orca whale attacked its trainer, Ken Peter at Sea World. Fortunately, the trainer only suffered a broken bone in his left foot. The orca whale is known as Kasatka, and for more than a decade they had worked together, she had attacked Peter only two times.
Two year earlier, Kasatka's father, killed his trainer during a show in Canada, at Sealand of the Pacific.

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Another trainer at the Loro Parque was attacked by an orca at a pre-show warm up in Puerto de la Cruz. She was dragged down to the bottom of the pool, and was rescued by two colleagues. The whale injured the trainer's right lung, and broke her forearm in two places.

Elephant Attacks

Arna the Stardust Circus Elephant killed trainer Ray William who has worked with her for three years. He suffered "a broken back and a ruptured aorta", and died from "severe blunt drama". It is said that if the elephant killed once, often will kill again.
In 1974, 1983, and 1987, an elephant named Abu from Ashton Circus killed three workers. Arna and her partner Gigi (who had been Abu's partner before sold to Stardust Circus), are retired at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo after the incident.
In another case, an elephant named Poabson Unnikrishnan, turned wild when a spectator touched its tusk, killing three people at Koodalmanikya Temple in Irinjalakuda, Kerala, in Southern India.

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Lion Attacks

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Three lions, Pearl (a lioness), Rudi and Sultan (males) attacked their tamer, Geoffrey Lennon, in front of an audience at a Lennon Bros Circus performance in 2001. Although the lion tamer was seriously injured, he survived the attack by the rescue effort of fellow-trainers who used fire extinguishers to tame down the lions.

Jaguar Attacks

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A zoo keeper at the accredited Denver Zoo was killed by a jaguar named Jorge on February 24th, 2007. It is an occupational hazard that is accepted by animal trainers, handlers, and keepers.

 

Wolf-Dogs Attack

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An owner was found dead in the cage with her nine half-wolves, and half-dogs that she was devoted in raising. The 50-year-old lady was bled to death, and the nine wolf-dogs were euthanized later.

Most Recent Attacks

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On Thursday, June 26th, 2008, a golden lab mix and Australia shepherd mix, mauled and killed their owner. The 74 year-old lady, Lorraine May, was bit on the face, head, shoulders, and arms. By Saturday, the dogs were euthanized.

Monkey Attacks

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This macaque monkey, Chico, had bit three people after escaping from its owner, and was scheduled for euthanized for rabies testing. Dr. Larry Jecha made the decision to euthanized Chico when the three victims didn't want to pay for expensive rabies vaccine, and the owner failed to response.

These are just some of the sad stories in this world. Our fascination and desire to befriend with these creatures have caused them to lose their lives, as for some of their owners/trainers.

 

 

Terry Bradshaw the legendary quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 70's, (Go Chargers!), admits in Yahoo Sports to being “roided up.” You mean to tell me that the Iron Steel super quarterback of numerous Super Bowl rings was on something? Tell me it isn't true. Too much information Terry! You are killing the dream. I do wish to commend Terry on telling the truth. For truth telling is a rarity in the world of super human athletes. But next time Terry, we won't ask and you don't really need to tell either. Let us live the illusion.

Reporting from Wimbledon: Maria Sharapova wore a tennis “tux” on the court the other day. Not many people can wear just anything and get away with it. But let's focus on the tennis Maria and remember winning Wimbledon is not all about the outfit. Win Wimbledon and then we can talk about your fashion sense or lack of it.

Also from Wimbledon: PETA is very upset about the alleged shooting of pigeons at the tennis event. A note to PETA: No one seems to care about 5000 racing horses that were euthanized in the last five years (here) and I doubt anyone will be up in arms about pigeons being killed. The horse racing story has mysteriously vanished from the headlines and will all but be forgotten until another horse is euthanized live on television.

The Supreme Court of the United States took a giant step backwards in protecting the child rapist. Once again the highest court in the land proved that child rapists who are not worthy to inhabit this planet, have rights. They may have raped children but it is

“unjust and cruel” to uphold the death penalty in these cases.

If children are our most valuable resource, why are we not broadcasting this on “Oprah” and jumping on her couch over this appalling decision? We continue to place convicted criminals in prison and we all pay for their accommodations through our insanely high tax dollars. I believe that we can save children and money-“lose the losers” permanently.

Obama and McCain are you listening? Next!