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Man Killed by Kangaroo in South Carolina Petting Zoo Enclosure

Eric Slate, 52, suffered fatal blunt force injuries while interacting with a kangaroo at a family-owned farm, prompting an active investigation.

A Kangaroo having a late afternoon snack before dusk. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Wednesday 21st May 2014.
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5 Star Farm in Loris, S.C.

Overview

  • Eric Slate, a relative of the farm's owner, was found dead on May 9 inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure at 5 Star Farm near Loris, South Carolina.
  • The Horry County Police Department has classified the case as an 'apparent animal-related incident' and confirmed that all animals are contained with no risk to the community.
  • The victim reportedly had a history of entering the enclosure and engaging in rough interactions with the kangaroo, according to Horry County council members.
  • An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death, with results expected to take several weeks.
  • South Carolina’s permissive exotic animal ownership laws are under scrutiny, as it is one of only three states where private kangaroo ownership is legal.