SC farm owner says kangaroo, brother had close bond at time of man's death

52-year-old reportedly killed by kangaroo at American petting zoo

A 52-year-old male is believed to have been killed by a kangaroo at a South Carolina petting zoo, found dead in the animal's enclosure with "multiple blunt injuries."

SC farm owner says kangaroo, brother had close bond at time of man's death

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- In recent weeks, Eric Slate gave up going to the gym or other hobbies that his family were accustomed to. Instead, he'd spend almost every day at 5-Star Farm working with its camels, donkeys and other animals --- overjoyed at the interactions and love they shared. "He would get up, spend all day out here. Since me and my business partner split, Eric's been my rock ... I think this was really good therapy for him," Er…

Man 'beaten to death by kangaroo' after trying to 'roughhouse' animal - The Mirror

Officials from Horry County, South Carolina, have suggested Eric Slate - who was known to 'roughhouse' with animals - died following an altercation with a kangaroo

Man Killed in Suspected Attack by Kangaroo He Would Often 'Roughhouse' with at Loris Farm

Adult male red kangaroos can weigh nearly 90 kilos and grow up to 180 centimeters tall.

A zookeeper was apparently mauled to death by a kangaroo at a private petting zoo in South Carolina over the weekend. The 52-year-old man was found dead shortly after midnight on Saturday, beaten to death in a cage that still contained the marsupial, which was owned by the business. According to The Scottish Sun, whatever happened, there was a precedent for it. The victim – who was the brother of the petting zoo owner – had previously clashed wi…