Pittsburgh Zoo Tragedy
Pittsburgh Zoo Giving Away Painted Dogs In Wake Of Tragedy
The African Painted dogs at the Pittsburgh Zoo have not been on display since a tragic accident that resulted in a child being mauled to death in November.
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Derkosh Family Gives Trucks To “Tree Of Hope”
Hundreds of children gathered together Friday night to remember the little boy killed at the Pittsburgh zoo.
Zoo To Make Changes After Boy’s Death
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is removing the observation deck from the African Painted Dogs exhibit following the tragedy last month that left a 2-year-old boy dead.
Zoo Exhibit Platform To Be Removed
The district attorney visited the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium today, as part of his investigation following the death of Maddox Derkosh last month.
Former Zoo Employee Weighs In On Tragedy
A former Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium employee who has been interviewed by police in this month’s deadly accident at the African Painted Dog exhibit is speaking out about safety.
D.A. Will Not File Charges Against Mother In Zoo Tragedy
The Allegheny County District Attorney said he will not pursue criminal charges against a woman whose son was killed at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium earlier this month. However, District Attorney Stephen Zappala said he is investigating possible criminal negligence against the Zoo.
Mauling Victim’s Grandfather Says Family Is Coping Day By Day
It’s been three weeks since the death of 2-year-old Maddox Derkosh, the little boy who fell into the African Painted Dogs exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The city has watched and grieved with the family, but hasn’t heard from the family until now.
Funeral Service Held For Zoo Tragedy Victim
There was an outpouring of support for a local family who buried their 2-year-old son after an unfortunate accident at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium last weekend. The funeral service for little Maddox Derkosh was held at St. Bernard Church in Mount Lebanon around 10 a.m. Friday.
Toy Truck Donations Arrive By The Hundreds At Mauling Victim’s Visitation
There is an outpouring of support for the family of the little boy who was killed after falling into an animal exhibit over the weekend at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
Mayor Ravenstahl Calling For Changes At Zoo After Boy’s Death
The Mayor of Pittsburgh is calling for changes at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium following the mauling death of a young boy over the weekend when he fell into an exhibit.
Parents Of Boy Killed At Zoo Ask For Toy Truck Donations
The parents of Maddox Derkosh, who died at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium after falling into the African painted dogs exhibit, are asking friends and family to donate toy trucks for charity.
African Painted Dogs Exhibit Now A Memorial
The zoo reopened to the public Tuesday, but the area where 2-year-old Maddox Derkosh fell into the African painted dogs exhibit has been cordoned off and the dogs are in quarantine for 30 days.
Facebook Page Raising Money For Mauling Victim’s Family
A local teacher and mother is reaching out to help the family of the boy who was killed after falling into an exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
Pittsburgh Zoo Reopens In Wake Of Tragedy
The Pittsburgh Zoo has reopened two days after a toddler was mauled after falling into an exhibit with wild dogs. There are somber reminders of the tragedy throughout the zoo.
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