Some people are straight up assholes!
http://wavy.com/2016/08/03/pinky-the-flamingo-dies-after-attack-by-man-at-busch-gardens/
http://wavy.com/2016/08/03/pinky-the-flamingo-dies-after-attack-by-man-at-busch-gardens/
News Pinky the Flamingo dies after attack
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I can't believe people.
On a different note....they should probably fix that enclosure?
On a different note....they should probably fix that enclosure?
Yeah that's my question how the hell does this happen aren't people prevented from reaching into enclosures or at least have a trainer on hand to prevent this sort of thing?
HSUS and SeaWorld Condemn Attack on Flamingo at Busch Gardens
https://seaworldcares.com/2016/08/HSUS-and-SeaWorld-condemn-attack-on-flamingo-at-Busch-Gardens
https://seaworldcares.com/2016/08/HSUS-and-SeaWorld-condemn-attack-on-flamingo-at-Busch-Gardens
The Hessian said:
1. I don't think it is reasonable to blame BGT for their guest's crime.
2. In answer to your question, I have always seen animal trainers spread all around that area but they are usually talking to guests. Even if one of them could have gotten there in time, he/she probably could not and definitely should not physically engaged with a guest.
As an aside, I took a special behind the scenes tour of the facility and met Pinky and the rest of the flock. They are surprisingly engaging and entertaining birds. I'm glad this man has been caught and charged with a felony.
I had the privilege to meet Pinky as well on one of her trips up to Williamsburg. Knowing what happened to her makes me sick.
People really are sick.
The fact that this man was with his family when he did this is even more sickening.
The fact that this man was with his family when he did this is even more sickening.
animal abuse is one of key warning signs of sociopathy. More specifically lack of empathy towards animals.
This makes me sick. I really hate people.
This makes me sick. I really hate people.
OK This guy is seriously fucked up!
From the Orlando Sentinel...
He assaulted an elderly person so that should tell you right there he's a lunatic and because of that him attacking an animal isn't much of a surprise now.
From the Orlando Sentinel...
He assaulted an elderly person so that should tell you right there he's a lunatic and because of that him attacking an animal isn't much of a surprise now.
That enclosure wasn't too safe to begin with, and while it's awesome to get up close to these animals, disgusting people prevent us from having anything worthwhile.
Enraged as a Tampa local to have to tolerate such imbeciles who have no respect for animal welfare and park rules.
Enraged as a Tampa local to have to tolerate such imbeciles who have no respect for animal welfare and park rules.
Accused Busch Gardens flamingo killer deemed competent to stand trial
Joseph Carrao is accused of reaching into an animal pen at Busch Gardens, grabbing Pinky the flamingo and slamming her down.
Author: Eric Glasser, Mark Bergin
Published: 11:16 AM EDT March 28, 2019
Updated: 5:49 PM EDT March 28, 2019
TAMPA, Fla. — The 45-year-old man accused of killing a popular dancing flamingo at Busch Gardens has been deemed competent to stand trial, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
Joseph Anthony Carrao is accused of reaching into an animal pen, grabbing a flamingo named Pinky and slamming her down in August 2016. Pinky was later euthanized.
At the time Carrao, 47, who had a previous criminal record for violent behavior, was deemed incompetent for trial.
Carrao was evaluated by local doctors. He was also ordered to undergo in-home competency training to get him to the point where he could be prosecuted.
“This case, because of the news and notoriety, they are going to take it all the way,” local criminal defense attorney Denis DeVlaming said.
Carrao was found competent at a hearing on March 6 of this year based on the evidence presented. The court appointed Dr. Joseph Paight to reevaluate Corrao.
Carrao does not have a future court date listed as of Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough Circuit Court clerk.
DeVlaming said prosecutors know people are watching and there is pressure from Busch Gardens to send a signal that harming its animals won’t be tolerated.
“Pinky was probably a different story. The outrage was there. The notoriety was there,” said DeVlaming. “And the thirst for blood, to a certain extent, from the people who, whether they be animal rights activist or not, was there.”
Source: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/c...trial/67-65185832-e7e3-4bd2-8837-368ec0bb13a2
Joseph Carrao is accused of reaching into an animal pen at Busch Gardens, grabbing Pinky the flamingo and slamming her down.
Author: Eric Glasser, Mark Bergin
Published: 11:16 AM EDT March 28, 2019
Updated: 5:49 PM EDT March 28, 2019
TAMPA, Fla. — The 45-year-old man accused of killing a popular dancing flamingo at Busch Gardens has been deemed competent to stand trial, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
Joseph Anthony Carrao is accused of reaching into an animal pen, grabbing a flamingo named Pinky and slamming her down in August 2016. Pinky was later euthanized.
At the time Carrao, 47, who had a previous criminal record for violent behavior, was deemed incompetent for trial.
Carrao was evaluated by local doctors. He was also ordered to undergo in-home competency training to get him to the point where he could be prosecuted.
“This case, because of the news and notoriety, they are going to take it all the way,” local criminal defense attorney Denis DeVlaming said.
Carrao was found competent at a hearing on March 6 of this year based on the evidence presented. The court appointed Dr. Joseph Paight to reevaluate Corrao.
Carrao does not have a future court date listed as of Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough Circuit Court clerk.
DeVlaming said prosecutors know people are watching and there is pressure from Busch Gardens to send a signal that harming its animals won’t be tolerated.
“Pinky was probably a different story. The outrage was there. The notoriety was there,” said DeVlaming. “And the thirst for blood, to a certain extent, from the people who, whether they be animal rights activist or not, was there.”
Source: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/c...trial/67-65185832-e7e3-4bd2-8837-368ec0bb13a2
If it has taken 2 and a half years to get him to the point that he is competent to stand trial then I question whether there is really any point of putting him on trial. It seems like there is a VERY good chance that he will be found to not had the mental capacity to understand his actions at the time. It would seem to me that it's in society's best interests to plead the case out in exchange for a deal that keeps him in treatment.
Karma is a very funny thing sometimes. ?
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/new...0190625-mcxqsycx5bflbcmd5ahy7zywi4-story.html
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/new...0190625-mcxqsycx5bflbcmd5ahy7zywi4-story.html
This is awful. Regardless of how I feel about what he did to Pinky, I feel horrible for him and his family.
Agree with Nicole. This is a sad case of mental health issues being untreated.