Zoo Employees Refuse To Rescue Drowning Monkey, So Visitor Leaps Into Water And Saves Him

Dec 11, 2019 by apost team

Most zoos are ready to care for the animals in their exhibits, especially when one is in danger. When a zoo refused to help a chimp that was drowning, a man took matters into his own hands.

Rick Swope was enjoying a day at the zoo in Detroit with his wife and children. They wanted to see the new exhibit that had been built for the chimps.

When they got to the exhibit, they thought that they would be able to see the animals playing around with each other and enjoying the features of an exhibit designed to look like their natural habitat.

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Two of the chimps started playing rather roughly near the water in the exhibit. Jo-Jo was smaller than the other chimp. He tried to get away by running to the trees. The other chimp was close behind him. As Jo-Jo tried to jump away from the larger chimp, he fell into the water, reports The Chicago Tribune.

Chimps aren't able to swim, so he needed help right away. He wasn't able to make it to the edge of the water to get out. Guests frantically watched to see if zoo workers would do anything to help Jo-Jo get out of the water.

Although the workers told Rick not to get in the exhibit, he jumped in the water to save the chimp. Using his free arm and legs, Rick pulled Jo-Jo to the edge of the water so that they could both get out.

Find out how Rick managed to get out safely and what happened to Jo-Jo and the other chimps in the exhibit:

What do you think about this man's bravery? Have you ever saved an animal from a dangerous situation? Let us know in the comments and show this act of courage and kindness to your friends and family as well!