‘True patriot’: White House pays bizarre tribute to Harambe 10 years after gorilla’s death
Summary
The White House posted a tribute on social media to mark 10 years since the death of Harambe, a gorilla who was shot at the Cincinnati Zoo after a child entered his enclosure. The post called Harambe a “true patriot” and said his story became part of internet culture and American history.Key Facts
- Harambe was a 400-pound western lowland gorilla shot by zoo staff in May 2016.
- A three-year-old boy fell into Harambe’s enclosure, leading to the gorilla’s death.
- The boy was rescued with minor injuries after video showed Harambe interacting with him.
- The incident became a viral sensation, inspiring memes, tributes, and calls for name changes in sports.
- The Cincinnati Zoo improved safety measures and reopened the gorilla enclosure a year later.
- The White House posted a memorial calling Harambe a symbol of loyalty, strength, and unity.
- Harambe was born in a Texas zoo in May 1999 and would have turned 27 in 2023.
- In 2016, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump commented on the incident, saying the zoo staff “had no choice” in shooting Harambe.
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