My heart goes out to all the innocent victims. (animal & human)

I was introduced to Pancho during one of my visits. The unfortunate creature was caged at the time, He exhibited signs of both physical and emotional distress.

A wild animal, forced to live in captivity, is the equivalent of a human being forced to live out his life inside of a closet.

It sounds as if Poncho's tortured existence ended in a terrifying final ordeal for him.

Wild Animals do not belong in captivity.
Nor should they be objects of human amusement.

This is torture to animals, and often ends tragically for humans.
ie:
Steve Irwin
Roy Horn (of Siegfried and Roy)

It is a shame that innocent people were hurt in this case.

This certainly is not a problem specific to Belize.

My hope is that this situation will be used as an educational opportunity, so that a bit of good may come from this terrible situation.

Our best wishes to Laura for a speedy recovery.