Man discovered lifeless in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure in South Carolina

[ad_1] A person discovered lifeless with a number of blunt power accidents in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure reportedly had a "historical past" of getting into the area to play tough with one of the animals .

The person — recognized by officers as 52-year-old Eric Slate — was a relative of the animal's proprietor.

He was killed on Friday night within the deadly encounter that happened at 5 Star Farm, a South Carolina petting zoo situated round 30 miles from Myrtle Seaside, in response to Fox Carolina.

The animal believed to be liable for Slate's demise has not been euthanized, Horry County Councilmember Mark Causey informed News13.

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FILE - A person discovered lifeless with a number of blunt power accidents in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure reportedly had a "historical past" of getting into the area to play tough with one of many animals. (iStock)

The 5 Star Farm petting zoo — which has occasions listed on its web site relationship again greater than 15 years — options animals like camels, ponies, llamas and extra, in response to its web site.

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"The animal was not nor has been out of his safe enclosure," Robert Slate, proprietor of 5 Star Farm, wrote on Facebook. "Presently we do ask for respect and assist for the household."

The person, reportedly recognized by officers as 52-year-old Eric Slate, was a relative of the animal's proprietor. (WFXB/WBTW)

The investigation is at present ongoing, and an post-mortem has been ordered, in response to Horry County Police.

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"There are a variety of different animals on the incident location," Horry County Police stated in a Fb put up. "All animals are accounted for and contained, and there's no danger to the group."

The petting zoo seems to have been in operation for greater than 15 years. It has animals like camels, ponies, llamas and extra, in response to its web site. (WFXB/WBTW)

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The Horry County Police Division, the Horry County Coroner's Workplace and 5 Star Farm didn't instantly reply to Fox Information Digital's request for remark.

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