A document dump by DoC has revealed some experts repeatedly recommended euthanasia, starting as early as the day after he was found in Plimmerton - but DoC didn't formally consider it until a day before Toa died. A summary of the international advice given on July 15 - eight days before Toa died - revealed the consensus was he had a "close to zero" chance of survival. Site security cost a further $15,871 and meals for staff cost $13,941. Further texts from July 17 – six days before Toa died - revealed the view of international experts brought in to consult was "unanimous" - euthanasia was the best bet. "Although Toa died in the end we kept him stable and sustained while we explored those options as best we could."

Source: New Zealand Herald September 22, 2021 03:22 UTC