The elderly man had spent years of his life working at the zoo as a caretaker, caring for the animals with patience and kindness. Even after an accident left him in a wheelchair, he continued to visit the place every Saturday, watching the animals he once tended to with gentle fondness. They were part of his past, his memories, his happiest days. That morning felt like any other — warm sun, children laughing, and the soft sound of animals rustling in their habitats. But fate had a different plan.
As he sat quietly near the gorilla enclosure, reminiscing, one of the female gorillas suddenly approached the fencing with alert, curious eyes. Before anyone understood what was happening, she reached through the bars and grabbed the handles of his wheelchair. Gasps filled the air. Visitors ran over, zoo staff rushed in, and shouts filled the space. The gorilla pulled with an unexpected strength, dragging the man closer and, in one swift motion, gently lifting the wheelchair inside. Panic swept the crowd as security rushed to bring tranquilizers. Everyone braced for the worst, and the man’s heart pounded — he knew how powerful gorillas could be.
