OH-Exotic animal farm owner found dead-48 wild animals escape

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Police said they have shot at least 25 of at least 48 escaped exotic animals on Tuesday night.

Terry Thompson, the owner of the farm, was found dead outside of his home on the animal farm property.

Police said the fences had been left unsecured.

According to police, the animals escaped at about 6 p.m. from an animal farm near Kopchak Road.

Police would not comment on what animals escaped but said the animal farm did have lions, wolves, cheetahs, tigers, giraffes, camels, grizzly bears and black bears.

More:
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2011/10/18/zanesville-exotic-animals-escape.html
 
Exotic animals being shot after escape from Ohio farm
Bears, wolves, tigers, cougars and cheetahs go free; owner found dead

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44953925/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

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There were multiple sightings of exotic animals along Interstate 70. In addition to the carnivores, the animal farm also held giraffes and camels. Lutz's office warned residents near Kopchak Road and Interstate 70 to use caution and stay inside.
 
Sounds like he let them lose and killed himself or someone killed him and let them all lose. Shame the animals have to pay the price.
 
Dr.Fessel said:
Sounds like he let them lose and killed himself or someone killed him and let them all lose. Shame the animals have to pay the price.
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Very tragic for the animals. It will be interesting to find out what the story is.
 
Wow ! How terribly sad all the way around. I see they did bring in some zoo people to hopefully tranqulize some of these animals, oh my gosh, this is terrible !

I hope people do stay in doors tonight as LE has warned..........
 
Dr.Fessel said:
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/st...exotic-animals-escape-from-farm#ixzz1bBpOXKOU

They said 25 lions, bears and wolves had been shot and killed and that there were multiple sightings of exotic animals along Interstate 70.
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Well, I am from a "smallish" town in Louisiana---not exactly the hub of civilization, but even I have heard of tranquilizer guns. Why on earth would you shoot to kill an animal that has NOT attacked a human? Why not tranquilize the animal and move it to a place where it is secure and not a threat to other species?
 
kgeaux said:
Well, I am from a "smallish" town in Louisiana---not exactly the hub of civilization, but even I have heard of tranquilizer guns. Why on earth would you shoot to kill an animal that has NOT attacked a human? Why not tranquilize the animal and move it to a place where it is secure and not a threat to other species?
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How long do you let a lion run around where people live waiting for someone with a tranquilizer gun? All police have guns, very few have tranquilizer guns.
 
Though animal-rights activists had wanted Mazzola charged with reckless homicide, the caretaker's death was ruled a workplace accident. The bear was later destroyed.

This summer, Mazzola was found dead on a water bed, wearing a mask and with his arms and legs restrained, at his home in Columbia Township, about 15 miles southwest of Cleveland.

Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/state/police-in-ohio-say-exotic-animals-loose#ixzz1bC0Ev5ep

You know this might be the work of animal rights group. Might be murder in both cases.
 
The below link has a presser video. No direct link. They will be recommending a couple of school districts close tomorrow.

http://www.10tv.com/
 
Here is what happened to an owner of exotic animals in Cleveland

http://www.woio.com/story/15055217/sheriff-out-at-exotic-animal-owners-house-for-report-of-dead-male

Updated: Jul 12, 2011 8:17 PM CDT



COLUMBIA STATION, OH (WOIO) -

The Lorain County Coroner says Sam Mazzola died of asphyxia. He says Mazzola choked to death on a sex toy.

Officials say the owner of an exotic animal sanctuary was bound to his bed with chains and padlocks, when he was found Sunday afternoon.

Mazzola is also known for wrestling bears.
 
kgeaux said:
Well, I am from a "smallish" town in Louisiana---not exactly the hub of civilization, but even I have heard of tranquilizer guns. Why on earth would you shoot to kill an animal that has NOT attacked a human? Why not tranquilize the animal and move it to a place where it is secure and not a threat to other species?
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I think it's humane to kill them. There are not enough zoo's or sanctuary's to house and care for all these animals. It's a real shame that people abuse wild animals the way this man did.
 
A man named Terry Thompson, who rescued wild animals was found dead outside near the cages. The cages were open and the wild and aggressive animals have escaped. Some have already been found and shot by officers. Nearby zoo officials are helping and are loaning out tranquilizer guns. It was said he had 48 animals and a history of problems with animal care and guns. No word if this was a murder or suicide yet.
People are urged to stay indoors in this area of Ohio.


http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20111018/NEWS01/111018015
 
Something is not being told here...how did the owner die? I am very, very curious about this. I'll be watching.

Poor animals. They've done nothing wrong, and I do understand why LE had to do what they did. But poor, poor animals. And poor owner, as this just doesn't seem like it would be a suicide to me. It could've been, but...well...I dunno.

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