I’m sure you all remember the overwhelming joy you felt/feel when the news spread schools been cancelled. Well for many Eastern Ohio residents this is a bitter sweet announcement as policemen geared with night vision attempted to hunt down dozens of exotic animals. These animals include Lions & Tigers & Bears OH MY, (sorry that Wizard of Oz line fitted so well) cheetahs, giraffes, wolves, and camels! As of Wed. schools in 4 different districts were closed as Licking & Muskingum County SWAT teams took to the streets with shotguns killing or rounding up the animals. We all love a trip to the zoo but a zoo’s trip to us just isn’t as fun. Residents have been informed to stay inside as calls flood the lines about wolves and bears on the highway. Where in the heck did these animals escape from? Not the local zoo but from a Muskingum County Animal farm in Ohio. Police found its owner, Terry Thompson dead but have yet to release a cause of death. Children may be happy to miss class but with about 50 dangerous animals roaming the street I’m sure they are locked in the house. Call me sensitive if you like, but I feel bad for the animals. Yet again we humans have intervened in the wildlife for our own curious, selfish satisfaction the plan backfired and the animals pay the price and are hunted down. Sad cycle, but I’m sure glad I don’t have to worry about a cheetah running alongside my car this week.
-Sunny D