We extend our heartfelt thanks for the quick action by the Cincinnati Zoo staff. The boy, who was hurt but not severely, was taken to a hospital and released on Saturday night, zoo officials said. Zoo officials at first reported the boy’s age as 4. Lt. Stephen Saunders, a spokesman for the Police Department, said officials would not immediately release the name of the family. Animal rights supporters organized a vigil outside the zoo in remembrance of the gorilla.

Source: New York Times May 31, 2016 18:36 UTC