Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news. Reporting tonight, Thomas Roberts. We begin tonight with jawdropping moments at the cincinnati zoo gorilla exhibit after a 3yearold boy somehow got through its fencing, falling at least ten feet into the pen and then getting cornered by a 400pound silverback all as the childs mom watched in horror. At times the massive primate violently dragged the boy at lightning speeds and other times appeared to demonstrate a protective concern. With no time to spear, zookeepers acted with lethal force against the able to save the boy. Our Gadi Schwartz has the terrifying moments all caught on camera. Reporter ten minutes of terror. Mommys right here. Reporter this cell phone video showing a 400 pound gorilla and behind him in the corner of his exhibit, a 3yearold boy. Suddenly screams. [ screaming ] reporter the gorilla dragging the boy through the water then stops. You can hear the mother talking to her son, trying
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