Unscripted: Jack Hanna regrets 1972 accident

[@TinyHyena1967]

I was lucky enough to meet him. Years ago, he used to put on a small wildlife show at Busch Gardens in Tampa. We got tickets, attended, and got to meet him at the little "meet & greet" after the show. He took the time to talk to his fans as long as they wanted. He was just as warm, patient, and witty as how you see him on TV shows. With this one, Alzheimer's has stolen a truly wonderful man.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

I remember that. I lived near here! I never attended, but I always found his exhibit to be nearest place, knowing that he basically worked there to some extent.

[@karenharris722]

I'm glad you got to meet him. He's such a nice guy. I'm so sorry he's dealing with Alzheimer's now.

[@TinyHyena1967]

@@karenharris722 ~ Yes, when I heard the news, I was heartbroken for him and his wife/family. He's one of those few people who are just an all-around good person. I will always be grateful that I got to meet him and spend a little time getting to know him.

[@GreenWitch1]

His dad was wrong to blame him repeatedly! He’s suffered for 50 years because of that. Accidents happen. Poor Jack. He’s suffering from alzheimers now & his sweet wife Suzi is right by his side. Bless that family for all they’ve given us over the years!

[@doctormcboy5009]

screw poor jack. he should have never had a killer like that around the hood.

[@richardcline1337]

@@doctormcboy5009, screw you! What about the parents that never taught their kid to stay off of other people's property? They are far more guilty!

[@barnhartequipmentbrentbarn5662]

No, his father was RIGHT, and it was to teach him when you are THE MAN, in charge, the buck stops with you. NO MATTER WHAT. Jack's a great man, this does not define him. I hope he is at peace in these final days. But I disagree with you ENTIRELY on this point. (Not everybody wins a trophy.)

[@GreenWitch1]

@@barnhartequipmentbrentbarn5662 You can have the stupid trophy 🙄 personally, I don’t care what you believe. I expressed my sentiments & so did you. Fine. Goodbye

[@BuzzWreck61]

Maybe “it’s your fault” was a harsh way of expressing what happened. The father was trying to explain that, ultimately, it was Jack’s responsibility to prevent such accidents from occurring.

[@BBBATGIRL]

I feel bad for Jack, I hope this part of his memory is erased and only happy ones stay with him through this next difficult stage of his life

[@roseyannette2030]

From your lips to God's ears! He has done so much for this world and has always been quick witted, now to know he has dementia - how sad. I am sure it's going to be very difficult for his loved ones, as well. Yes, may his good memories far outweigh the bad.

[@harley4230]

@@roseyannette2030 agreed. God bless him, he has done so much for animal awareness with especially endangered species I hope that he is able forget this event and live happily with all of his happy ones.

[@judithloper7419]

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[@LinkRocks]

@@aeptacon I don't think you understood that the OP posted that when it known he has Alzheimer's.

[@LinkRocks]

It most likely is.

[@pjsfineart2881]

Not his fault. Parents need to teach their children, period. I remember a little boy falling in a gorilla enclosure and tge gorilla was killed. It was the fault of the parents not watching their child.

[@wickedmirage]

Thank you!

[@patreich8690]

Even today when I parents going to be held responsible?!

[@DonnaMayStanish]

pjsfineart2881 - Absolutely agree 💯

[@Druggs06360]

Exactly 💯🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@JSPUT]

I get what you are saying, but when you go to a place for children, there is a part of you that trusts that it's safe from the worst case scenario. It should not be possible to have a child get hurt even with (especially with, because there are a LOT of them) negligent parent. So while it breaks my heart to see his heart broken, it's not solely any one persons fault.

[@sandyelliott3350]

It was the boy's mothers fault for not supervising her child.

[@Floridafanatic28]

Only partially. It's his fault too! That may sound harsh to you but leaders ALWAYS own up to their part in things and that is what he is doing.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Floridafanatic28 - BS. A good parent protects.her child.

[@93Jubilee]

and the boy's father's fault, if he was present

[@Druggs06360]

Exactly🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯

[@vennie951]

The blame game. It’s as old as humankind. May mercy and peace envelope those who rightly or wrongly carry blame.

[@kathe.o.]

Suzi, I was a 24/7 caregiver to my husband of 40 years. I think being a caregiver is the hardest job in the world, the least recognized & more often than not the most unappreciated. Suzi, I want to thank you for being the wonderful person you are for Jack Hanna. I used to watch him late at night TV. Be brave, be strong, cry when you need to, laugh when you can - my thoughts & prayers 🙏 are with you.

[@IDidntAskU]

It's her duty. She is glad to do it.

[@brendawiles647]

People don't realize how heart wrenching caregivers can be.

[@Sweetcnj01829]

Stand up guy. Very, very rare to see somebody truly take responsibility. Seems as though he takes even more than he deserves. God pls guide this man to the eternal kingdom. ❤

[@crli4353]

truly take responsibility? Are you mental? He couldn't even CALL the family or the boy with apologies. Your ignorant comment only proves that if you are loved by the masses, you can do no wrong.

[@bethelle9099]

Amen!

[@WhiteStone21475]

God bless Jack Hanna. I have great respect for him and hope the next stages of his life are as kind to him as possible.

[@joerivandeweyer3056]

First thing he thought was going into a secluded room was: "im not even going to sue" YIKES

[@watchgoose]

@@joerivandeweyer3056 oh, stop. by this time he had already been diagnosed with Alzheimers.

[@joerivandeweyer3056]

@@watchgoose sorry completely forgot

[@alanoranday4448]

@@watchgooseI don’t think he had been ‘diagnosed’ at THIS point, but in hindsight he is exhibiting signs of pre onset dementia in this video.

[@HockeyNationHD]

@@alanoranday4448 i don't see any signs of dementia in this video

[@cruznewz3323]

Not his fault shame he was guilted into believing that. Just a tragic accident...

[@LinkRocks]

He has a human side so it's not odd for him to feel remorse even if he wasn't responsible. It has nothing to do with being "guilted" into it.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

it was his fault, how can you say it was not? it was his lion...you certainly do not need to own a lion to begin with...then it was his property and if it is physically possible for someone to get attacked by a fucking lion on your property then you have failed. it is for sure his fault.

[@wickedmirage]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn It was not his fault. Hanna’s Ark - where he housed lions, tigers and a few other exotic animals, was licensed and not open to the public. On that day, a mother and boy stopped to see the animals. Somehow, the boy made it through two barriers and reached toward the lion though a fence. It was the Mother's fault for not keeping track of her child.

[@ScribbleNuts]

So silly, it's like saying if a kid broke into your house through and window, unlocked your gun, and shot himself, it's your fault you didn't put bars on the windows. Stupid.

[@AJWOZ2595]

​@@AsTheWheelsTurn I'm so glad that we've only had to deal with these keyboard twits like yourself, for a relatively few years. What is it with numnuts like yourself, that make such bold proclamations, having zero credible knowledge of a particular event? Did you fail your own child and now are over compensating?

[@denisecintas4954]

My father lived to be 96 and his last 4 yrs he slipped away from us with Alzheimers disease. It's such a devastating disease. Love, Jack for all those incredible animals he brought into my life and his tremendous love and information he had stored for each animal. Also, he was such an enthusiastic character. Prayers for your family.

[@lindag2035]

Where were the boy's parents? I blame them.

[@kjbrocky]

How horrible Jack's dad told him it was his fault!! It was not your fault, Jack!!! Omg how very sad.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

it was his fault....that doesnt make him a bad guy but the reality is it is is fault. people are so obsessed with not taking responsibility for anything these days , act as if it is something bad to just be like "yep ..this bad thing happened and it was my fault" to me that is honorable and the only thing you really can do in a situation like that. he didnt intentionally cause this accident but if it was possible for a child to get its arm ripped off by HIS lion then yes...yes indeed it was his fault.

[@wickedmirage]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn How about the Mother of the child taking some responsibility! The kid was in a place that was NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, made it through 2 barriers to get to that lion and then he stuck his arm through a fence. Seriously, it was the mother's fault for not keeping an eye on her child.

[@Floridafanatic28]

@@wickedmirage The parent was only partially responsible but his dad was correct, it WAS his fault. Leaders understand this.

[@brmbkl]

@@Floridafanatic28 you talk about responsibility, but you forget the 1st person to look out for the boy was his mother. The kid was able to go in an area "that was NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, made it through 2 barriers to get to that lion and then he stuck his arm through a fence.". What are parks to do, give every visitor a bodyguard? Or may we assume that kids are being watched by parents?

[@brmbkl]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn "people are so obsessed with not taking responsibility for anything these days" like some parents, you mean? you talk about responsibility, but you forget the 1st person to look out for the boy was his mother. The kid was able to go in an area "that was NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, made it through 2 barriers to get to that lion and then he stuck his arm through a fence.". What are parks to do, give every visitor a bodyguard? Or may we assume that kids are being watched by parents?

[@davec3651]

This is crazy. He didn't need to blame himself so harshly all those years. It tormented him the rest of his life and he really did nothing truly wrong. This is the only silver lining to his current condition.. that he could finally forget about this and be relieved of the deep regret he unduly held onto.

[@carolhardin2087]

I've enjoyed seeing Jungle Jack on TV over the years and I'm so sorry to hear of his dementia diagnosis. I hope all of the bad memories go first. Respect and ❤ to Jack and his family.

[@loribrinton131]

Wow. You can see the little boy still struggling with how the father treated him. Very sad.

[@janetschihl5857]

Why was the kids arm through the fence?

[@jerig2820]

A righteous man feels so much especially, others pain. Jack Hanna, is a righteous man and a very kind 1. His family sure is Blessed, to have had the privilege of feeling his love for them. God bless u Jack ♡♡

[@loricole1299]

We love you Jack! You brought a lot of joy as well as animal education to my 4 children, we thank you!

[@samrutster]

That is so tragic that he blamed himself for that! 😢

[@nancychace8619]

Respect for Mr. Hanna. I think he is assuming too much guilt. Sounds like he took every normal precaution. Accidents happen. As luck would have it, I've been watching some of his old reruns with David Letterman. They have brought me some needed reprieve and lighthearted moments during an otherwise very heavy and serious time of Covid, and also some personal challenge. Think of all the millions of people he has helped in his work, and the important awareness about endangered species. Many thanks to him for his work. Sorry about this tragic accident. Condolences. Sometimes the only thing we can do is pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[@orbitunderground4475]

Amen, sister.

[@Leoj305]

You can really see the turmoil he's going through. Look at his plate by the end of the video. He was fidgeting the whole time. This interviewer just reawakening the pain.

[@juliegriffin2702]

Jack I see when I watch the Jack Hanna show with his wife Suzie. I was a great exciting life for them both She is a wonderful lady and yes feel blessed my Mom got the same thing happened to her . We never put her in a home. Yeah God Bless he has his family yo care for him God bless he will be blessed 2 stay with them instead of some many people turn there back of there grand parent or there own parent . They took care of you fell blessed as the Lord above you or who ever never leaves parent is this shape take out of caring @lots of love you will take are of Jack @who ever needs care .Putting them in care from Adult home you are just putting there care on some on else @ it is so expensive not only that they deserve so much better the people don't care for them like a family member will . Have love a grace ❤️ love your parents always they did or they tried 2 do there best 4 you MY God shire the loving care you give back to your kin or family members always ❤️

[@Earthling-o4y]

It was the kid's parents/guardians' fault, Jack. You're not responsible.

[@Belle-ms4ud]

@sdtn2220It’s definitely the parents’ fault, for not watching their child enough to keep him from getting through two barriers. Your child’s safety is your responsibility, especially when you take them around dangerous animals. I take my son to the Zoo every week and hold his hand, or have him strapped in his stroller, if he won’t listen to me and stand by my side. (He is a toddler)

[@Druggs06360]

@@Belle-ms4udand that’s because you have something called common sense and that is from being intelligent. But not everyone is intelligent. Have you ever seen any of those Yellowstone vids where tourists (grown people not toddlers) are approaching the wildlife or thermal features in the park? A lot of people just aren’t very smart. It’s pretty much Darwinism at work here. Survival of the fittest because we are supposed to use our brains like you do 🙌🏽❣️

[@Druggs06360]

@sdtn2220geez what an awesome human you are!!!!! 🙄🤮 Hoping that her child gets hurt someday “under her watch”. WOW aren’t you so kind!!! Vilifying her for being a great mom 🙄🤬 No no no! It’s not called being a Super Mom it’s more like maybe not being a stupid one. Toddlers that aren’t properly disciplined or supervised are very unpredictable in their behavior, much like wild animals🙌🏽. That’s why you can either, 1) take them by their hand or , 2)strap them into a stroller, or 3) pick them up and hold them, so they can’t just run off from you because there are a lot of bad things that could happen to them. So if you’re going to raise your children like that, without discipline or boundaries, then take responsibility for what happens to them and don’t put that on others.

[@mariegayetsky-ghadiri5511]

Jack... you have done amazing work for animals, devoting your life to making theirs better. Never underestimate the importance of your life, and that God sent you for the purpose you have served.

[@gmanjordan4154]

Anybody that thinks a lion will not take your arm off needs a rude awakening! Any wild animal has the instinct to kill!

[@heysweetybirds]

God bless this sweet, loving man. I’ve always loved Jack Hanna. 🥰 My mother had Alzheimer’s for 10 yrs. It’s so sad. I hope this man has will have peace.

[@mikes3827]

Unfortunately, my mom is in the very late stages of Alzheimer's, and I don't expect her to live for many more months. I know there are other awful diseases, but Alzheimer's is cruel because of how it slowly (and surely) takes the life of the person who is suffering from the disease. When I heard Jack was diagnosed with Alzeimer's, I was very sad for him and his family.

[@karenharris722]

@@mikes3827 My mother had Alzheimer's for six years. It's a cruel and tragic way to end one's life. She thought I was her only sister at the end.

[@stevetemple8826]

Mr. Hanna we all respect and love you as millions do.All we can say is God Bless you.

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

Jack Hanna's career was not without a lot of controversy - he was human after all! But, he loved Columbus Zoo - let us remember him for that!

[@joerivandeweyer3056]

yeah greatly put; he loved the ZOO.

[@cherylfauth9543]

Jack did his best to make the enclosures safe. I wonder if the parents ever blamed themselves for not stopping the child, from putting his arm through the fence, fast enough. When we lose someone it's normal to feel guilt and say 'what if' I had done this or that. Or had not this or that.

[@wickedmirage]

Hanna’s Ark, where the accident happened, is where he housed lions, tigers and a few other exotic animals - some that he helped raise for the Knoxville Zoo. It was licensed and not open to the public. The boy made it through two barriers and reached toward the lion through a fence. Where the hell was the mother for any of that?

[@rosiesingleton6480]

Totally the parents fault

[@Brazos50]

I have a life experience similar to this.I live it every day.I feel for Jack.I mostly feel for the boy and his family.Things like this happen.And there is no rewind button you can push.So you grind on.

[@danielhansen9443]

God Bless you Jack Hanna.....you did far more good in this world than you did bad ...it was an accident and those happen....all you can do is press on and walk in sunlight....thanks for teaching us about animals and how conservation is critical in this world we all live in.

[@sharcrum]

They never said if the boy's arm was ever able to be re attached? And why he died.

[@emakelley6807]

I’m confused why I can’t find info on this incident. Newspaper article from that time says he survived and they tried to reattach the arm. But he mentions death here….

[@kbaz6658]

They said the boy died 8 yrs ago...8 yrs before this interview

[@wickedmirage]

According to an article in USA Today, Matthew Ramsbottom, the boy Hanna still thinks about today, died in 2010 at age 41. But the loss of his arm did not hold him back in life, according to his younger brother Seth Ramsbottom, who lives in Knoxville. Matthew inspired others his entire life by playing soccer, football and racing mountain bikes with one arm, Seth said. He became a chef and moved to Wyoming to pursue his outdoor passions, including snowboarding. Seth said he never spoke to his older brother about how he lost his arm, and his family never talked about the incident. It wasn’t until about six years ago - after Matthew had died - that Seth’s dad talked to him about that day. And even in that conversation, Seth said, there was no hatred or resentment toward Hanna. “I have never heard anyone in my family say one bad word about Jack Hanna, ever,” Seth said. “My brother’s legacy is being an inspiring, fun-loving guy who other people wanted to be around. He never let his life be defined by losing an arm. Hell, I’ve watched Jack Hanna’s show over the years. It was an accident." stories.usatodaynetwork.com/jackhanna/jack-hanna-experienced-fascinating-adventures-well-hard-times/

[@GreenWitch1]

@@wickedmirageThank you for sharing this 🥲

[@Druggs06360]

@@kbaz6658he died at the age of 41 of alcoholism. This is from his grave memorial on the source FindaGrave. It had nothing to do with his injury from losing his arm. This story has everyone, including myself, misguided thinking he died from his injury. “TV wildlife expert "Jungle Jack" Hanna is haunted by a heartbreaking secret - a tot gruesomely maimed by the star's pet lion turned into a tragic drunk! Matt Ramsbottom, whose left arm was torn off while at Hanna's Ark animal attraction in rural Knox County, Tenn., couldn't recover from the psychological wounds caused by the attack. He was just 41 when he drank himself to death in Jackson, Wyo., in 2010. Sources say his fate was sealed as a 3-yearold when Daisy the Lioness ripped off his limb. The 300-pound cat chomped down on Matt when the boy stuck his small fingers into the cage. His mother "tried to get the lion to let go but Daisy wouldn't until she got his arm off," just below the elbow, says a source.”

[@Mo_Taser]

Respect to Jack Hanna. And I hope the young man is at peace.

[@kenh.5903]

drank himself to death 41 years old

[@olir6910]

Jack has more than made up for what happened. It was an accident. A tragic accident.

[@Texasbaubles]

He must never blame himself. We are all human and frail. He should forgive himself and move on because he is a beloved figure to everyone. ❤❤

[@rosiesingleton6480]

Totally awful what his father did to him by blaming him 👎🏻

[@joannewatts9892]

Where were the parents of that boy.? The pare ts need to take responsibility . I had not heard of this incident . Personally id reallyike to know the entire story 🤔🤍 😢

[@DanHarbin]

You can see the pain and absolute mental anguish in Jack's expression and in his voice. The disease Jack has is most cruel but maybe a little less cruel if it allows Jack to forget this chapter of his animal past.

[@amyheltonwalker]

I agree, this is pitiful. He is still heartbroken. This is about the saddest thing ever. He didn’t ruin anyone’s life. It was an accident. Bless his heart.

[@ancientbuilds3764]

Found a message in a plastic coke bottle wedged in some rocks once. Both the little 9 year old girls parents had been blown up during the Omagh attack in Ireland. She asked for me to write back. It's a shame on me, but I could not write back. I could not imagine what to say. The only thing running through my brain was DO NOT remind her. Did I do the right thing? It will haunt me. It was also on 9/11.

[@cathynewyork7918]

The little girl might have hoped and dreamed she would get a letter. I wish you had replied.

[@stevefaure415]

A horrific story that obviously has affected Jack greatly. Sad too you can sense his thoughts are becoming scattered.

[@benhager2559]

hes a good man. i met him when i was a little boy, i think he came to my school back then. he was an inspiration when i was young. im heart broken for his alzheimer's diagnosis's and im heart broken for his family. i wish i could tell him thank you. thank you Jack.

[@vv25vthhcn55]

Look at that interviewer chowing down like a pig while Jack is stuck in painful memories. Who the hell can profit from bringing up that kind of past? Shame on that rude, inconsiderate, loser excuse of an interviewer. I would've told Jack to leave. He didn't have to talk about any of this.

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

you ruined that mans meal...

[@terrielilley3456]

And then Zanesville...which was never his doing, yet likely imo, contributed to the undoing of what his mind could handle. Jack Hanna, you are so respected, admired and loved for all you've given. God bless you and Suzi from here to eternity.

[@treelinktree]

When you share this story with another, the burden becomes half. Look towards the JOY In your life. This way it has a ripple effect. No matter what you do, you are helping others, with our struggles. Truth Be Told

[@19571975]

I had no idea he has had to live with such a tragedy. That is certainly a heart shattering event. May God bless his remaining days with happy memories.

[@JudithPrince-b5u]

Nobody seems to realize Jack’s own father ruined his life by telling him this was his fault, when it really wasn’t, great dad, huh?

[@faith5563]

We all realize it.

[@en2oh]

It's clear that Jack, even then was beginning his journey into cognitive impairment. There is a point where his legacy is in the past. I hope he ultimately came to grips with the difference between "fault" and responsibility. He should and did accepted responsibility - fault - I'm not so sure was his to accept.

[@J-ZIM]

The sound is really bad. Can someone please tell me....a boy's arm was bitten off by one of his lions on his farm?

[@prudence18]

when he's talking about it, Jack uses his hands to make notion, and I can just barely hear him say "his arm was shoved into the fence, which caused it to come off". I myself dont even know what he talking about leading up to that moment?? idk. I had the volume All the way up but guess not soon enuff. ... ha. story of my LIFE 🤦

[@lisab9541]

The arm was through the chain link fence. I don't know if the shock made the child or someone pull him back from the lions grip and his arm was torn off by the fence but it sounds like the lion had his arm in his/her jaw. I think it's a terrible accident.

[@colinjames2469]

I think it was a mosquito

[@J-ZIM]

@@colinjames2469 LOL

[@kimberlyglover5219]

What a terrible line of questions. Mr. Hanna has done so much good, you don’t need to bring something up from almost 50 years ago.

[@fredbiden868]

cant hear a thing??? trying to read cc....too fast for some of it...

[@allenorea9591]

Love you Mr.Jack Hannah!

[@Desmondbrown73]

His family suffers from stress related disease, there is a narcissist in that family making people sick

[@jenniferlove2096]

I grew up seeing Jack on tv when he did appearances on shows with his animals like David Letterman. I feel lucky and honored that I got to see those shows now. He so deeply cared for animals, and as the clip here shows, he really cared about people too. He is definitely an inspiration and is loved for all the work he has done for animals. He’s also loved and admired by the people he worked with. Just an amazing human being.

[@debbipacker4215]

How many times does he have to say he tries to put it out of his mind and this guy wont leave it alone.

[@ceceliaclifford621]

This 1972 incident was not Jacks fault. He is so tormented by this, it breaks my heart.

[@maryjanemooredowns4755]

This is so hard to watch I love jack hanana and his family members i never heard this before now i5 makes you think about him and what they are going through has to be so hard on them

[@justlooking4771]

He was still shaking (50) years later just talking about it. 😓

[@sallydavidson4471]

I feel sorry for Jack as it seems he has tried his hardest to put this behind him and i can only imagine if he could he would've taken that boys place that fateful day. Now he's at an event trying to just have a nice time and this reporter catches him off guard while he's trying to eat his lunch! You can feel Jack's sorrow at having to talk about this! Shame on the reporter for asking about this probably for shares and likes!

[@rebeccaboyette866]

Wasn't even his fault...kid stuck his arm through the fence. 1972, before warning signs had to be put everywhere to warn people to use their common sense.

[@carpballet]

This is what carrying grief from past mistakes looks like.

[@williamhenry9705]

The guy pressing about Jack contacting the parents is ridiculous.

[@shannonmarr1272]

I love this man so much. Suzi please know that you’re in my thoughts. You’re an amazing woman in so many ways. Love you for taking such good care of a man with a strong heart. ❤

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

Where was that kid's parents? My message to that kid's parents would be, "Don't have any more kids."

[@Druggs06360]

Exactly 🙌🏽. The kid that this happened to was Matthew M. Ramsbottom and he lived to the age of only 41, his grave memorial states that although he had a very full and active life, he drank himself to death. “TV wildlife expert "Jungle Jack" Hanna is haunted by a heartbreaking secret - a tot gruesomely maimed by the star's pet lion turned into a tragic drunk! Matt Ramsbottom, whose left arm was torn off while at Hanna's Ark animal attraction in rural Knox County, Tenn., couldn't recover from the psychological wounds caused by the attack. He was just 41 when he drank himself to death in Jackson, Wyo., in 2010. Sources say his fate was sealed as a 3-yearold when Daisy the Lioness ripped off his limb. The 300-pound cat chomped down on Matt when the boy stuck his small fingers into the cage. His mother "tried to get the lion to let go but Daisy wouldn't until she got his arm off," just below the elbow, says a source.” FindaGrave.com

[@bunnystuff2005]

God bless you Jack Hanna, you brought joy to so many people.

[@tammyembery5763]

Ms. Hanna you and Jack are in my prayers. God Bless you and your family.😊😊

[@prebaned]

Pretty crazy thing to bring up on lunch with a camera crew to put on the internet. Jack don't remember much now but he should of contacted the boys parents years ago. His dad was brutally correct. It was his fault. Just because he thought everything was set and the boys mother wasn't doing het thing, the lion got the arm.

[@Richard-kq5yu]

Any person who loves animals the way this man does is a great, great person. Jack knew what the absolute best things in this world are. God bless this man!

[@mortalclown3812]

The Dispatch did the best video about Alzheimer's and Jack Hanna. Urging folks to look it up. It's the truth of this awful disease. God bless Jack and Suzi.

[@lidiahumble9177]

Thank you Suzi, for your deep Love and care over Mr Jack. I can relate, tho other's experienced don't help you... I hold you up from afar, Lord strengthened you anew daily. Hugs to both of you. 🕊 Peace abound, the presence of all mighty God surround you. much Love and prayers. 🙏🏻💖💖💖

[@tylerpeck6862]

Your forever a hero jack

[@mikebland4935]

Revisiting the Family and expressing your grief for the incident may help you but it certainly will help them. Make amends. Life is hard and holding all this inside makes it even harder. My favorite word God has given is Forgiveness. Forgive yourself.

[@hikesystem7721]

He feels regret. If he sees the parents, he might just say, " I'm sorry," and not talk try to soften his blame or talked about all he did to prevent accidents. I wouldn't be surprised if the child did ok, if he had good prosthetics and good therapy .

[@Dark3stB3foreDawn]

Love you Jack!

[@elenacaddell3639]

YOUR FATHER WAS WRONG !!!!! IT WAS NOT YOUR FAULT ! YOU HAD ALL PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE . WHERE WERE THE PARENTS ??? ALL KIDS WANT TO PET ANIMALS. FROM EXPERIENCE IVE SEEN ( NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO KIDS ) AT STABLES ZOOS WHAT EVER KINDS OF FARMS. AND “ BAD THINGS DO HAPPEN. THATS JUST LIFE. So Sorry

[@colinjames2469]

When I see all caps I make a point of not reading any of it.

[@sharoncarpenter6174]

Love both he & suzi. He was here in Stuart FL doing a show & remembered me from big brothers & sisters events at least 38 yrs ago. My love for that sweet man & wonderful wife!❤

[@chrisarseneault5617]

RIP Jack. I think that's all I can say after watching this video. I can't imagine how you lived with that memory all of your life.

[@staceyroberts3468]

I never knew this happened. I’ve always loved Jack so much. I’ve watched everything he’s been on and because I’m such an animal freak I enjoyed his appearances. He always cracked me up with his sly sense of humor. I’m so sad about his diagnosis and really feel for him and his family ❤️‍🩹

[@donaldpedigo296]

.. It Was "Jack's Fault" .. Just As His Father Said .. "The Buck Stops With Jack" .. So-Sad That Jack Never Had The Courage to Go Visit the Child & His Family at The Time of The Mauling .. Many Regrets for Jack About Never "Saying He Was Sorry" to The Family "Face-to-Face" ..

[@TWTexasA1]

That boy’s parents apparently weren’t paying close enough attention that allowed the boy to put his arm through that fence. Sounds like Jacks dad was a asshole that’s pretty harsh to put the blame all on Jack. Ya what a horrible memory to carry you entire life…😢😢😢

[@wookinooki9023]

sending love to your family

[@Kitanaangel49]

God Bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@583111lb]

This accident, which may have caused something to change in Mr Hanna’s brain that caused his Alzheimers. Mr Hanna, thank you for all those years; you shared your love w us.💕

[@heidiiiiiiii]

No.

[@adriancressy8363]

Why do interviewers like this guy keep digging up the REAL BAD side of this tragedy??? Like re-opening an old wound!

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍He is such a good person & so handsome. Him have Alzheimers disease now is heartbreaking. 😭🙏 Wishing him & his family the best.🙏

[@dawncolayco9340]

The boy died 8 years ago from this video . He didn’t die that day. I would say parents are more responsible than the zoo keeper. Kids are all over the place and parents let then roam everywhere especially if they have more than one. But life has risks. The child lived that is very important to know. Cars are taking out people way more than a zookeeper. That is why it is more of a miracle for someone to make it in this life. There will be trauma and. Kids have time alone and something dangerous can happen possibly death. Many of us can recall things we chose to do that could have killed us or someone else. We are blessed with life everyday. That child is still alive and saw the repercussions of investigating things that seem dangerous unknown. My parents were nervous for me all the time . I scared my mom that i tried furniture polish because some of it was on my face . She asked me if I ate it I said yes. I think I really didn’t though. Maybe put the too by my mouth or trying to open it . I barely remember. She had to ruh me to emergency. I was a wild girl. Boys are usually ao much more dangerous though especially when they had more testosterone in the seventies and eighties. For a boy to survive is even harder the curiosity danger excitement exeperiments. Kids don’t know that everything is so dangerous though. Adults nowadays seek danger and die often. They have lost their common senses or never had them and do way more . These people climb fences and borders to reach the animals now even though zoo still says dangerous and has multiple protections. It was nice to grow up with zoos as a child we didn’t know the purchase of animals was being done . I think i thought they were rescued ones or born at the zoo. There is danger with our own pets. Bites killing diseases. In other countries they are often seen as gross stay away from diseases danger. We have so many protections we have lost our senses of danger often. So people-will be unfortunately hurt or killed. That is a part of life too.

[@TheLingerers]

hes really torn up about it.

[@JAFO44]

It would be nice if the little boys name was known so he could be remembered

[@SimonGreenwald-dh5ie]

Luckily Jack Hannah remembers none of this anymore. 😮

[@rickyholt1556]

Can't hear it

[@atomic66]

Sounds like it was the kids fault.

[@arleneaadland]

No the parents

[@JudithPrince-b5u]

So sorry about this!

[@Susan-wh8xq]

What did the little boy die from ??

[@emakelley6807]

I’m confused why I can’t find info on this incident. Newspaper article from that time says he survived and they tried to reattach the arm. But he mentions death here….

[@colinjames2469]

Stupidity

[@SowingSeedsWithChristy]

Oh my goodness... so tragic for all involved. ❤❤❤ Jack has carried that burden for over 50 years and I bet those parents have long forgiven any of his part in it, but if not, maybe they can now. Makes me wonder IF Alzheimers comes to help us forget certain painful memories in our lives when the mind simply cannot make sense of them. May God bless you all!❤

[@annagavenciakova5123]

Terrible 'chain link' tragedy.

[@Kitanaangel49]

We love you Jack,remember that ❤️ 😘

[@simplypositivity732]

We love you Jack Hanna. Wild animals will be wild ❤

[@mikehilliard3229]

Sounds like a humble man. Godspeed.

[@T_maktown]

What a great man such a big heart Still bothered by something so long ago such a pure caring person I hope Alzheimer's help him forget this bad memory

[@johnnycash578]

poor guy i feel bad for him so many bad things happen

[@augustbeach824]

Yes, he should have met the boy after the tragic accident. It would have helped both of them. In fact, they may have had a bond that could have healed their hearts because both were effected emotionally. Rather than allow yourself a million guesses as to why the boy died it's best to know the facts because they may be quite different than you imagined. Again, he may have been able to help the boy and himself if he had met the boy after the accident. I know animals and you don't mess with a wild creature, particularly when one doesn't know you. This doesn't tell us where the boy's parents were. Maybe they saw Jack petting/playing with the lion and thought it tame. NO! Like I said, if an animal doesnt' know you then stand back, don't advance.

[@rockym2931]

Would it be fair to say that we take responsibility for things that we are not necessarily to blame for? Besides, there is no telling how much safer people were because of the knowledge they gained from Jack's career and shows.