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Fox News
12-05-2025
- Fox News
Man found dead in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure reportedly had 'history' of playing rough with animal
A man found dead with multiple blunt force injuries in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure reportedly had a "history" of entering the space to play rough with one of the animals. The man — identified by officials as 52-year-old Eric Slate — was a relative of the animal's owner. He was killed on Friday evening in the fatal encounter that took place at 5 Star Farm, a South Carolina petting zoo located around 30 miles from Myrtle Beach, according to Fox Carolina. The animal believed to be responsible for Slate's death has not been euthanized, Horry County Councilmember Mark Causey told News13. The 5 Star Farm petting zoo — which has events listed on its website dating back more than 15 years — features animals like camels, ponies, llamas and more, according to its website. "The animal was not nor has been out of his secure enclosure," Robert Slate, owner of 5 Star Farm, wrote on Facebook. "At this time we do ask for respect and support for the family." The investigation is currently ongoing, and an autopsy has been ordered, according to Horry County Police. "There are a number of other animals at the incident location," Horry County Police said in a Facebook post. "All animals are accounted for and contained, and there is no risk to the community." The Horry County Police Department, the Horry County Coroner's Office and 5 Star Farm did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead in kangaroo enclosure with ‘blunt force injuries,' police say. How dangerous are they?
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 52 year-old man was found dead inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure with 'multiple blunt force injuries,' at a South Carolina farm just outside of Loris, police said. The deceased, Eric State, was discovered in the facility, located on Highway 746, just before midnight, Horry County authorities said. An autopsy is planned as officers continue to investigate. REVIEW: 'Clown in a Cornfield' is campy, bloody fun Officials didn't immediately provide a location. An earlier report by police said the man entered an enclosure with the 'non-domesticated' animals. Horry County council member Dennis DiSabato told News13 Saturday a kangaroo was directly involved in State's death. While kangaroo and wallaby attacks aren't all that common, they can still happen. Back in 2022, a 77 year-old man was killed in Western Australia after reportedly being attacked by his pet kangaroo. At that time, University of Melbourne reported it was believed to be the first deadly kangaroo attack since 1936 in the country. The university explains that kangaroos are very strong, with 'powerful arms and massive feet' — not to mention long and sharp nails. While the iconic Australian animals are typically docile and prefer to be away from humans, they can attack if provoked and threatened. Where was Texas Roadhouse founded? The answer may surprise you Additionally, the Queensland Government says that kangaroos and wallabies that get used to being fed by humans can become aggressive when people approach without food. All-in-all, University of Melbourne says fewer than five people per year in New South Wales seek medical attention for kangaroo-related injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Update: Man found dead inside kangaroo pen at Loris farm. Police is investigating death
A 52-year-old man was killed Friday in the Loris area after an encounter with kangaroos and wallabies. Eric State was found dead with multiple blunt injuries inside an enclosure containing wallabies and kangaroos at his home on Highway 746 in Loris, according to an email from Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. Horry County Police reported that the incident happened between the person and the animal in the animal's enclosure, according to a Facebook post from HCPD. The person was an adult relative of the animal's owner, the post said. The incident happened just before midnight, Willard said. Robert Slate, owner of 5 Star Farm in Loris, posted a statement on the farm's Facebook page Saturday. Slate said the 'tragic incident' involved a family member and occurred at the farm. 'Horry County Coroner has ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death, due to the fact, the victim was found in an animal enclosure. The animal was not nor has been out of his secure enclosure. At this time we do ask, for respect and support for the family.' The family-owned business operates an educational and interactive petting zoo. Police said that the animal is secured. Additional details about the incident have not been released. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead inside kangaroos and wallabies enclosure in South Carolina: Police
A man was found dead inside an enclosure with kangaroos and wallabies in South Carolina, Horry County police said in a statement on Saturday. The incident, which happened late Friday evening at a Highway 746 farm near Loris, occurred between a non-domesticated animal and an adult relative of the animal's owner, police said. The victim was found just before midnight in the animal's enclosure, CBS affiliate WBTW said. CBS affiliate WBTW reported the victim was a 52-year-old man and died from "multiple blunt force injuries." Multiple animals were found at the location, and police said all of the animals are accounted for and contained. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Trump touts UK trade deal, but U.S. companies fear they won't survive China tariffs Saturday Sessions: The Head and the Heart performs "After The Setting Sun" Saturday Sessions: The Head and the Heart performs "Time With My Sins"
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Man found dead inside kangaroos and wallabies enclosure in South Carolina, police say
A man was found dead inside an enclosure with kangaroos and wallabies in South Carolina, Horry County police said in a statement on Saturday. The incident, which happened late Friday evening at a Highway 746 farm near Loris, occurred between a non-domesticated animal and an adult relative of the animal's owner, police said. The victim was found just before midnight in the animal's enclosure, CBS affiliate WBTW said. CBS affiliate WBTW reported the victim was a 52-year-old man and died from "multiple blunt force injuries." Multiple animals were found at the location, and police said all of the animals are accounted for and contained. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
