Amazon jaguar shot dead at Olympics torch ceremony in BrazilTVNZ The Brazilian Olympic team mascot was killed after escaping from its handlers in Manaus. "No request was made to authorise the participation of the jaguar "Juma" in the event of the Olympic torch," Ipaam said in a statement. A jaguar featured at an Olympic torch ceremony was shot dead by a soldier shortly after the event in the Brazilian Amazon city of Manaus as the animal escaped from its handlers. "We made a mistake in permitting the Olympic torch, a symbol of peace and unity, to be exhibited alongside a chained wild animal. REUTERS Brazilian physiotherapist Igor Simoes Andrade poses for picture next to jaguar Juma in Manaus.

Source: Stuff June 21, 2016 20:57 UTC