Gorilla killed

[Aroura]

Plus, this really wasn't a case of a kid getting away from a moments inattention, which totally CAN happen. This kid repeatedly announced, loud enough for multiple witnesses to call it yelling, that he wanted to go in with the gorillas, and then that he WAS going in with the gorillas.  If your kid announces they are about to do something dangerous over and over, and they still cannot get your attention, there is a problem with the parent.

Just imagine yourself in the same situation.  Maybe your other baby is crying and that is distracting. Your two older kids are arguing, causing you even more distraction. You decide to put your baby back in the stroller, at which point your 4 year old yells he wants to go swimming with the gorillas.  You hush him (kinds harshly) and keep strapping in the baby. The 4 year old pulls away from you, and SCREAMS "I'm going in with the Gorillas MOMMY!"  (which is word for word what witnesses report he said.)

Chose your own adventure. Do you
a) ignore him 'cause zoos are safe
b) ignore him 'cause your having a bad day, and screw that little brat anyway.
c) tell him gorillas are wild animals, and not stuffed toys
d) pick him up and stuff him in the second seat of your double seated stroller. 
e) Literally do anything except keep your back turned for the next 2 minutes until you hear screaming.

Yes, sometimes there are accidents, and sometimes kids get away, ninja, sneaky, etc.  This kid was no ninja. He announced repeatedly his intentions to go in there, LOUDLY, pulled away from his mom, and she got frustrated and LET HIM GO, then turned her back on him.  This is not an innocent accident or momentary lapse, not by witness accounts.