A. A furious camel Tennessee Officials said Thursday afternoon was attacked two people petting zoo and went assassinated.
Obion County Sheriff’s Office announced On Friday, he received information about a camel that had openly attacked people at Shirley Farms.
in audio received by CBS NewsA dispatcher can be heard reporting ‘two 911 calls of a camel viciously attacking people’.
By the time the representatives reached the spot, they found two unconscious victims and the camel was lying in the open.
Officials said the camel was later put down “for the safety of everyone on the spot”.
Bobby Matheny, 42, and Tommy Gunn, 67, were pronounced dead.
Bobby Matheny, 42, was one of two victims of a camel attack on Thursday
A camel broke down and began attacking some people on Thursday afternoon at Shirley Farms in Obion County, Tennessee, killing two people.
Officers from several agencies reacted to the scene at Shirley Farms on the site of The Pumpkin Barn, LLC shortly before 5 p.m.
The Obian County Sheriff’s Office said it first received a call about a loose camel at Shirley Farms on the site of The Pumpkin Barn, LLC at around 4:44 p.m.
Officials from several agencies reacted to the incident, and deputies Friday arrived at the scene, Sheriff Carl Jackson let loose camel found immediately two unconscious victims.
Officers at the scene tried to provide immediate assistance to the victims and move them to a safer place, he said, as the camel attacked the Obion County Sheriff’s Office vehicle.
It then rose to Pratiniyuktion, which were transferred to EMS as a target at which Jackson said officials had to take down the camel for the safety of all. [the] Scene.’
Subsequently, Matheny and Gunn succumbed to their injuries, and were pronounced dead on the spot.
Nick Beres, a reporter for News Channel 5 Nashville, later Reported He went to talk to a family member of the victims, who said they animals were trying to help catch when he besieged and attacked them, causing them to fall to the ground.
Camel expert explains to Beres: ‘A full grown man’ [camel] Can fit your head, arms, legs or torso into your mouth.
‘They have enough power to kick back and forth, run arms and legs along your neck.
The camel expert said, ‘The camels will do a combination of all those things while kneeling forward to crush you.’
When deputies arrived they found two victims unconscious at the scene (pictured)
The petting zoo has previously been cited by the USDA for animal abuse and safety concerns.
Delimel dot com has been stated by a report in 2018 that saw an inspector present at the scene “people without animals of any staff / attendants were the sails and were feeding.
‘A barrier exists between public and non-human primates, but not for zebra, camel, llama, alpaca, goat, sheep, boar, fallow deer, kangaroo, zebu and other species. Rabbits, cavities and prairie dogs.
“The only attendant present at the exhibition was the cashier, who does not have direct eyesight on any of the animals,” it said.
‘To protect the pubic and animal from injury, and to ensure proper human-animal interaction/feeding, an attendant must be present.’
Then in 2019, the USDA reported that the only source of water for camels and zebras was a very small shallow muddy creek running through their enclosure.
“Access to potable water is essential to prevent dehydration and the spread of disease/parasites,” the inspection report said.
‘Camels and zebras should be provided with potable water at all times, or as often as is necessary for the health and comfort of the animals.’
In a statement to DailyMail.com, Debbie Metzler, associate director of the PETA Foundation’s Captive Animal Law Enforcement, said: ‘Among many other citations on Shirley Farms, asking employees to monitor interactions with camels violates federal law. has been accused of doing. There is a history of failure, so this incident is sad yet shocking.
“Injuries are rampant when animals are exploited for entertainment, and PETA urges everyone to avoid roadside attractions as if life depends on it – because they do.” ,
After news of Matheni died, a former colleague of Matheni, with Autumn stags, they pay homage to Facebook, he wrote: ‘I’m going to believe that I post it’
Following the news of Matheny’s death, Autumn Staggs, a former coworker of Matheny, wrote: ‘I can’t believe I’m posting this.
He has written about Matheni was to love him for him to learn, and some days we clashed, “he told her” working spouse, when they both work as a watchman in Lake County High School. ,
“I remember that day when you were hired, ‘Stags recalled. “As long as I did not decide to go to another job, then we shared the days of laughter and some hard work.
“He was always my go-to when I needed to vent and vice versa,” she explained.
‘Bob was kind of unique, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but relax big man.
‘You always made me laugh and we always enjoyed working together.
Five years of knowing you, five years of trusting you, five years of you never failing to be a good ally and friend, but that hurts a man.
‘You were my friend, my sidekick and I will never forget you. take it easy my friend.
‘I pray you’re singing with the angels right now, because many people are hurt when you leave the earth tonight. It’s a nightmare, I wish we wake up all of it. “
According to one online, a funeral service will be held for Matheny at the Lake County High School gymnasium on March 13. condolence message For them, staff members are serving as honorary pallbearers.
Shirley Farms told CBS News that she is “upset and saddened” but has no further comment at this time.