Comedian Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the 2nd Annual Rebels With A Cause Gala at Paramount Studios on March 20, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The story of a Minnesota dentist who allegedly poached a beloved lion in Zimbabwe has sparked an international reaction.
The 13-year-old collared research lion named Cecil was shot when it ventured outside the protection of a National Park. Officials in Zimbabwe say Dr. Walter Palmer paid about $55,000 to hunt the lion.
READ MORE: Man Charged In Connection To Shooting At St. Paul Gas StationNow, people around the world, including well-known celebrities, have been sounding off on social media and elsewhere.
READ MORE: Police Trainer, Doctor Who Tried To Resuscitate George Floyd Take The Stand In Trial Of 3 Former OfficersWe’ve put together some of their responses below:
Jimmy Kimmel
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Ricky Gervais
Cara Delevingne
MC Hammer
Olivia Wilde
Piers Morgan
Sharon Osbourne
Geri Horner (fmr. Spice Girl)
