Chinese lanterns launched on New Year's Eve caused a terrible fire in a German zoo that killed 30 monkeys
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himChinese lanterns launched on New Year's Eve caused a terrible fire in a German zoo that killed 30 monkeys
Un terrible fire caused by the Chinese lanterns launched on New Year's Eve destroyed the "monkey house" of Zoo di Krefeld, in Germany, killing at least 30 animals including 5 orangutans and a 48-year-old gorilla.
The dramatic accident happened during the New Year's night and, according to the police, the flames would have flared up inside the structure due to some Chinese lanterns thrown on the occasion of the celebrations.
Le monkeys they were trapped in the burning building and 30 of them are sadly charred death. Only two chimps named Bally and LimboIl survived and the gorilla family that lived in the "gorilla garden", which fortunately was not reached by the flames.
UPDATE5.50am Our worst fears have become reality. There are no surviving animals in the monkey house….
Posted by Zoo Krefeld on Tuesday, December 31, 2019
The zoo has not yet reopened to the public after New Years Eve and the citizenship is offering support and solidarity to all the staff, taking flowers, lights and candles out of the structure and offering financial aid.
*** Tomorrow, January 02.01.2020nd, XNUMX, the zoo will remain closed to visitors! *** And again we would like to thank everyone for…
Posted by Zoo Krefeld on Wednesday, January 1, 2020
The use of Chinese lanterns in Krefeld is prohibited, precisely because of their danger. Krefeld police said they found the skeleton of at least three flying lanterns inside the monkey house.
More than 30 animals died in a fire at #Krefeld Zoo in Germany on New Year's Eve, including Europe's oldest gorilla.https://t.co/xSvuhITWIn pic.twitter.com/kBKWCcRwBE
— euronews (@euronews) January 1, 2020
The agents began investigations to find those responsible for the fire and, after asking the cooperation of any witnesses to help clarify the dynamics of this terrible accident in which dozens of defenseless animals have lost their lives, they are questioning some people about what happened.
Up Date: 16:30 p.m.: The alleged suspects have contacted us! Click here for…
Posted by Polizei NRW Krefeld on Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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