The brother of a South Carolina petting zoo owner was apparently beaten to death by a kangaroo after possibly going into the Aussie animal’s pen to “roughhouse” with it, authorities said.

News13 Exclusive: Loris farm owner says kangaroo, ... Eric, 52, died sometime between 8:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday in an enclosure occupied by Jack, a 4-year-old red kangaroo.

A 52-year-old man was found dead inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure in Loris late Friday. Horry County officers believe it to be an animal-related death.

Update: Man found dead inside kangaroo pen at Loris farm. Police is investigating death By Terri Richardson. Updated May 10, 2025 7:59 PM. Columbia.

The Loris farm owner denies that his brother “roughhoused” with the marsupial. ... 52, who was found dead inside an enclosure containing this red kangaroo named Jack in Loris on Friday.

Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified the deceased as 52-year-old Eric Slate, who was found with multiple blunt injuries, WPDE reports.. Robert Slate, owner of 5 Star Farm in Loris, said ...

News13 Exclusive: Loris farm owner says kangaroo, brother had close bond at time of man’s death by: Adam Benson. Posted: May 12, 2025 / 08:19 AM CDT. Updated: May 12, 2025 / 08:19 AM CDT.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — In recent weeks, Eric Slate gave up going to the gym or other hobbies that his family were accustomed to. Instead, he’d spend almost every day at 5-Star Farm… ...

News13 Exclusive: Loris farm owner says kangaroo, brother had close bond at time of man’s death by: Skylar Musick, Adam Benson. Posted: May 12, 2025 / 07:06 AM EDT.

News13 Exclusive: Loris farm owner says kangaroo, brother had close bond at time of man’s death by: Skylar Musick, Adam Benson. Posted: May 12, 2025 / 08:12 AM EDT.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — In recent weeks, Eric Slate gave up going to the gym or other hobbies that his family were accustomed to. Instead, he’d spend almost every day at 5-Star Farm working with ...