Bastards strike Shark Lagoon

I spoke to a few of you last night about this, so here is an update:

Here is the latest updated statement regarding Shark Lagoon.  There will be
a press conference on the Harbor Terrace today at 1:00 p.m.

“The Aquarium of the Pacific is saddened to report that sometime Sunday
night or Monday morning someone broke into the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon
exhibit and injured or killed several animals.  We lost one of our nurse
sharks and one cownose ray, and a bamboo shark that was injured passed away
Monday night.  Other animals were moved or injured but will survive.

Monday night at approximately 9:00 p.m. trespassers were found on the
Aquarium grounds.  The Aquarium contacted the Long Beach Police department,
which made four arrests.

The Aquarium is extremely sadden by this terrible act of animal cruelty.
These animals lived in our interactive touchpools and personally touched
the lives of millions of people who have visited the Aquarium.  They were
gentle animals that served as ambassadors inspiring wonder and respect for
the ocean and its inhabitants.  We are at a loss as to why anyone would
commit such a cruel act on these animals.”

I am disgusted. DISGUSTED by the acts commited. I won’t divulge details because that is internal information only, but let me tell you this: those people were cruel. I am glad that four people have been arrested.

ETA: Thanks to majorxero for the link: NBC 4 News update.