By now, it seems that most people have heard about this tragic ending for Cecil, the beloved lion, who was part of a research program, living in a sanctuary in Africa. He was lured out of the sanctuary by hunting guides, so that Walter Palmer could kill him, after paying $50,000 for the privilege. Cecil was first shot with an arrow, but it didn't kill him, so the hunt continued, and after 40 hours, he was shot dead. His head was chopped off for a trophy.
There's been a huge backlash against Palmer, and petitions have over a million signers who are calling for justice by having him extradited back to Africa. He has gone into hiding, but the latest is that his rep has contacted authorities, and he's willing to talk.
Everyone is wanting to see him face justice for taking the life of this beloved lion. I just read this in TMZ news, and thought it might be an appropriate punishment:
Cecil the Lion -- Zimbabwe Conservation Group to Dentist: Here's the Drill ...7/30/2015 10:33 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
The dentist who killed Cecil the lion can acquit himself by putting down his bow and arrow and picking up a drill.
An official from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force tells TMZ, as much as they condemn what Dr. Walter Palmer did to their beloved lion, they don't think he deserves the torrent of threats that have come his way.
The org has an idea ... that Dr. Palmer should come back to Zimbabwe and provide free dental services to the poor ... a way of repenting for his bad deed. He says it's like community service.
The official says pointing the finger at Dr. Palmer is misguided, because the problem is much larger, adding, "Cecil would not have enjoyed the threats of violence he's getting right now."