Man Dies at Petting Zoo After Kangaroo Encounter: Brother Questions Official Story

A 52-year-old man died at a South Carolina petting zoo on Friday after an encounter with a kangaroo named Jack. The incident occurred at a petting zoo in South Carolina. The victim, Eric Slate, was found dead in the kangaroo enclosure. Authorities are investigating, and an autopsy is pending. Slate's brother, Robert Slate, who runs the petting zoo, appeared in an interview and stated that his brother had recently complained of chest pains. Ron Magill, a zoo expert, commented on the power of kangaroos, noting their strong hind legs. The exact sequence of events leading to Eric Slate's death is still under investigation.