Gorilla Saves Boy

Animal Hero Gorilla – Gorilla Saves Toddler

Binti Jua is a female Western Lowland Gorilla that lives at the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois. Binti Jua received international attention when she saved the life of a small child.  On August 16, 1996, a three-year-old boy fell 18 feet into the gorilla enclosure at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. The child was lying unconscious when Binti Jua picked him up and protectively cradled him into her arms. Binti Jua gently carried the child to the zookeeper’s door, where he could be rescued. Binti Jua had her 17-month-old baby, Koola, clutched to her back throughout the incident.

The boy spent four days in the hospital and recovered fully. Binti Jua displayed an incredible act of animal altruism when she saved the life of  this small child.  Binti Jua has touched the hearts of people all over the world. This animal hero story is truly inspiring and Binti Jua is one of the most famous animal heroes ever known.

Photo Source: Brookfield Zoo

*Watch Actual Footage of Binti Jua’s Amazing Rescue Below – Animal Heroes Caught on Tape

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