On August 31, 1986, when a five year old boy Levan Merritt fell into a gorilla enclosure and lost consciousness, a male gorilla named Jambo stood between the boy and the other gorillas in a protective gesture, he even stroke the boy's back. When the boy regained consciousness and started to cry, Jambo and the other gorillas retreated in panic, and the silverback led them into the little house. A paramedic and two keepers rescued the boy.
This incident helped create a positive public perception of gorillas.
This incident helped create a positive public perception of gorillas.
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