I hope Maymont does take legal action against the family. I love that place. :(

I don't understand why the place didn't know whether the bears had been given rabies vacinations.Seems like the place would be required to keep records. I don't know this place though. I just assumed it was a zoo, but I guess not.

Those parents ought to be given a heavy fine, and a big lecture about setting an example for their, or any kid.

This makes me Grrr too!

That is so sad. What in the world was that parent thinking? I defintely think charges should be filed because people have got to respect fences & warnings that are their for their protection - and the protection of the animals. What a shame that both bears had to be put down, and then were tested negative for rabies.

That's just sad :(

I think something should be done to the family because like the article said, there were signs and warnings so why the fuck are adults letting their kids stick their hand in the area of a wild animal?

Why can't people think? I feel a lot more for the animals in these situations than I do the people. Wild animals are not humans and they don't have the same thoughts of what is "right" and "wrong". A lot of people seem to forget this.

I hope they take legal action against the family.

That kid and the parents should have their heads smacked to the other side of the world.

They kill the bear for something the moronic parents and their stupid child did? That makes no sense.

God, I hate people. These are the type of people I talk to all day. :\