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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-05-04 07:18 AM
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Crime Fighting Gorilla Dead
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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A gorilla who became a cult figure in crime-ridden South Africa after he was shot confronting an armed robber on the run died on Wednesday, the Johannesburg Zoo said.

Max, a 200 kg (440 pound) ape, rose to fame in 1997 after being wounded by a terrified gunman who made the mistake of jumping a moat into his zoo enclosure while fleeing police.

Max was shot as he fiercely defended his territory. He also vented his anger on two policemen in pursuit, biting one on the buttocks and arm.

"Max died in his sleep in the early hours of this morning," the Johannesburg Zoo said in a brief statement.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=573&ncid=573&e=2&u=/nm/20040505/od_nm/safrica_gorilla_dc
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-05-04 07:24 AM
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1. Awww....RIP Max
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Ganja Ninja Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-05-04 08:03 AM
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2. Why oh why is it always the good apes?
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THUNDER HANDS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-05-04 08:05 AM
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3. hmm
Will Bush be attending the funeral for his fellow simian?
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