On May 28, 2016, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed Harambe, a 17-year-old critically endangered western lowland gorilla, after he dragged around a child who climbed into his enclosure. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
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From the archives: Killing of Harambe the gorilla sparks backlash in 2016
On May 28, 2016, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed Harambe, a 17-year-old critically endangered western lowland gorilla, after he dragged around a child who climbed into his enclosure. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
Published May 28, 2026, 8:06 PM
Updated May 28, 2026, 8:18 PM2.0K
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