Reporter Kang Ziren / Report from Taipei
Where did the East African baboon who was shot to death in Taoyuan on the 27th come from? It was always Rashomon. Leofoo Village issued a statement late at night on the 29th, confirming that they escaped from the theme park of Leofoo Village, apologizing to the people across the country, and emphasizing that they will conduct a thorough investigation and punishment against the relevant units and managers of the park. At 10:30 a.m. on the 30th, a unified explanation was made at the Liufu Village Park in Hsinchu.
Leofoo Village stated in a statement that they were assisted by veterinarians in the park during the treatment process. They found that the characteristics of the ligation wound matched the characteristics of the baboons in the Leofoo Village park. After clarification on the evening of the 29th, it was determined that the escaped baboons belonged to Leofoo Village. The company immediately launched an audit mechanism, closed the zoo area immediately, thoroughly checked the number of animals and protective facilities, and conducted a thorough investigation and punishment on the relevant units and managers of the park.
The full text of Leofoo Village’s statement is as follows:
Thank you for your concern. On 3/18, the park received a request to assist in the capture of baboons, and immediately joined the ranks of assisting in the capture. We also confirmed that the protection measures for the baboon area in the park are not abnormal. Therefore, we know that there is no doubt about the animals escaping. Therefore, on 3/23, the media The first response to the inquiry was non-local animals. On the same day, the competent authority conducted an on-site inspection and reconfirmed that the protective facilities are complete, so the park still knows that no animals have escaped. 3/30 at 10:30 in the morning at the Hsinchu Leofoo Village Park.
However, during the on-site survey by the competent authority, it was found that the official number of baboons did not match the number declared by the park. Therefore, the competent authority issued a letter requesting to check the number of baboons in the park. It is easy to hide and cover the pre-work in the exhibition hall. Because of the large number of primates adopted in the “ㄅㄆㄇ Monkey Park” before, and the natural stocking method, the area of the stocking area is several hectares, and it is difficult to count. Closely study the inventory method with relevant competent units, and strive to count the exact number.
3/27 The baboon was unfortunately shot by a shotgun during the hunt, and was sent to the Wildlife Rescue Center of Leofoo Village for full rescue, but unfortunately died. The veterinarian assisted in the treatment process and found that the characteristics of the ligated wound were consistent with those of the baboons in the park. Therefore, I immediately reported to the director of the park and started the investigation mechanism. During the period, the veterinarian assisted the police in the investigation and could not contact immediately. After clarification at night, it was determined that the escaped baboons should belong to the park. The company immediately activated the audit mechanism, immediately closed the zoo area, and thoroughly checked the number and protection of all animals. facilities, and conduct a thorough investigation and punishment on the relevant units and supervisors in the park.
We feel infinitely saddened by the passing of the baboon’s life. We are deeply sorry for causing troubles to the public and occupying social resources. The park has conducted a self-reflection. Relevant supervisors and colleagues will be punished, and the company will share the responsibility with the employees. In the future, we will strengthen the security measures in the zoo area, including how to optimize the quantity control mechanism with scientific identification, so as to accurately grasp the number of animals, and work with relevant units to develop more effective methods to prevent animals from escaping. We also urge the public to give colleagues a little space , It is not easy to take care of conservation animals, and it is difficult to cultivate talents. My colleagues really love animals, and I blame myself for this result, and I am very sad. Thank you again for your advice, and once again extend our sincerest apologies. We will work harder to make the park more perfect.
