Panic prevailed in zoo of San Diego in California, when one gorilla He fell into force on the glass of his cage, causing a crack in the thick, armored glass, in front of the surprised eyes of visitors.
Gorilla, weighing 180kg, named Denny, managed to break one of the three layers of the reinforced glass surrounding the space, according to a statement by the Zoo.
The incident, which was recorded in video witnesses and makes the internet tour, shows Denny running on the glass and hitting it, causing voices and screams from families who rushed to leave.
The video:
‘I thought there was an earthquake’
«I felt as if there was an earthquake, Until we realized that it was just the gorilla who hit the glass. If he had hit it again, I think things would be completely different, “said one visitor.
The zoo later confirmed that Denny was not injured and that only one of the three layers of glass had been damaged. Both Denny and his roommate were temporarily transferred to another interior until the repairs were completed.
It is worth noting that Denny’s outburst emerged just a few weeks after the Sudden death of his older brother, macaof a 30 -year -old gorilla who suffered a heart attack in August, which may be linked to his aggressive behavior.
In any case, zoo officials pointed out that although the behavior was shocking to visitors, it is not considered unusual for male gorillas especially at this age.