Most interesting use of a light today

[LightToad]

I'm blessed to work as a Director of Operations of a mid-sized zoo. Today I had the opportunity to use my Novatac 120P with a tactical switch in some unusual ways. During a diagnostic procedure today with our 400 lb male gorilla the human doctors and vets needed......you guess it.....LIGHT! Light for several things to include spotting a location to insert IV needles and, a rectal thermometer! How interesting is that? I was happy to oblige and it worked GREAT for several procedures. Unfortunately my rechargeable battery started pooping out on me (nice twist there eh) but it did the job for several IV sticks and rectal probes. The gorilla is doing well (there were some other amazing things going on that I won't discuss) and we expect the best. Just wanted to share and encourage folks to whip those lights out at every opportunity--people appreciate it. BTW....the vet tech helping with the IV sticks actually preferred my nice white light to the replacement CFL lamp that was brought over.

 

[Burgess]

Thank you for that story, LightToad !


Wow -- you've been a CPF member for nearly


7 Years


and this is only yer' 9th posting ? ? ?

 

[LightToad]

I read the forum and research a lot, lot...just don't post much...about once a year. Crap! I'm over for this year already!

 

[NE450No2]

Light Toad

I too have done some work at a Zoo with Gorillas.

Google; Dallas Zoo escaped Gorilla...

 

[smokinbasser]

I read about the Dallas escaped gorilla while I was down there for my heart surgery. It killed or maimed some folks didn't it?

 

[NE450No2]

It "chewed a little" on four people. Until...

 

[watt4]

I'm kinda surprised a 400 lb gorilla would let people "do that" to him. oo:

 

[LightToad]

NE450No2, Assuming you responded to the escape thanks for doing what needed to be done to control the situation. I only regret the institution couldn't find a solution using non-lethal darting before people were hurt. These are majestic, amazing creatures and their existence for our grandchildren to experience either in the wild or in institutions is in our hands today.

On a lighter note, if you ever want to see a place where others, men, and women especially, appreciate useful gadgets like multitools, flashlights, knives, etc. zookeepers are the bunch!

 

[TKC]

That is a great story. I am also happy to hear that the gorilla is doing well.

 

[strinq]

The gorilla was probably sedated?

But yeah, I'm a forester myself and it's great to know we need (want...) the lights!