Surviving a disaster makes one stronger; even greater than the growth of rising to the challenge of adversity, surviving makes one wish hell found another place to loiter.

After most disasters, the media moans about the lack of prepartions. But, in all fairness, disaster planning is a tricky science. Every scenario implies countless actions and reactions. Today I salute the zookeepers in Tama, Japan.

Concerned about the possibility of a lion attack, the zoo staff conducted a simulation. A zoo keeper ran upright, and in full costume, wrecking havoc. A breakneck chase ensued throughout the park. The mad lion raced about, tail akimbo

Final score: zookeepers 1, faker lion hopped up on crack 0.