Lion Shot in Eastern Ontario

I was just a little confused with the terms used. They said they shot it and they also used the term euthanized. I was of the opinion that euthanized was a less painfull death and if they were able to euthanize it - why couldn't they tranquilize it. But I suspect they euthanized it with a bullet. I'm not questioning the outcome - just the word euthanize being used.

By definition ;
eu·tha·nize
ˈyo͞oTHəˌnīz/
verbNorth American

verb: euthanize; 3rd person present: euthanizes; past tense: euthanized; past participle: euthanized; gerund or present participle: euthanizing; verb: euthanise; 3rd person present: euthanises; past tense: euthanised; past participle: euthanised; gerund or present participle: euthanising

• put (a living being, especially a dog or cat) to death humanely.

And as patvetzal put it " A killing shot is instant, even the best tranquillizing drug takes a few seconds to work. A cat can travel a long way in a few seconds.....

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Originally Posted by jaycee

By definition ;
eu·tha·nize
ˈyo͞oTHəˌnīz/
verbNorth American

verb: euthanize; 3rd person present: euthanizes; past tense: euthanized; past participle: euthanized; gerund or present participle: euthanizing; verb: euthanise; 3rd person present: euthanises; past tense: euthanised; past participle: euthanised; gerund or present participle: euthanising

• put (a living being, especially a dog or cat) to death humanely.

And as patvetzal put it " A killing shot is instant, even the best tranquillizing drug takes a few seconds to work. A cat can travel a long way in a few seconds.....

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Even the OSPCA acknowleged that the lion was "euthanized" humanely.

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Originally Posted by Dythbringer

Grizzly,

I know you were being facetious but: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...post/26565629/

If a giraffe can defend itself from a lion, I don't think we would stand much of a chance. Lol! Have a nice day.

Dyth

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Ohh no you didnt lol...You know its winter time on a hunting forum when...lol. Thanks for the article Dyth you win this one

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Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams

Ohh no you didnt lol...You know its winter time on a hunting forum when...lol. Thanks for the article Dyth you win this one

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I wasn't trying to win anything. Just letting folks know the dangers of those evil giraffes. Lol.

Lol thanks I did read the article, enjoy your friday