This gorilla could crack a coconut with his bare hand. Even if he didn’t intend to hurt the kid, he easily could have.
It appears the gorilla could have hurt the child. People are always more important than animals.
Sure he could have. But he didn’t, did he? The kid was not doubt stunned by his fall and probably in a state of shock in the presence of the animal. But the gorilla just stood there. I think the poor thing was wondering where the other humans were and what they were going to do about the situation. If the gorilla had intended to harm the kid they have displays of aggressive behavior before they let you have it. As I said, I’m not an expert but I’ve done a little bit of research on them since this happened. Despite their size and incredible power they are not an outwardly aggressive and violent kind of creature. But the powers that be felt otherwise. So be it. Sad situation over all.
Two times, (in the videos I’ve seen), the ape dragged the little boy by one arm, at a speed faster than a human can run. I’m surprised the child’s arm is still attached.