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The Bloomington dentist that sparked world-wide controversy after killing a beloved lion in Zimbabwe returned to work Tuesday.

He was at the office for much of the morning, before leaving by a back door around 11 a.m. Shortly after noon, he returned.

After more than a month in hiding, Dr. Walter Palmer finally broke his silence Sunday. He said in his first-ever interview that he is innocent and just wants to get his life back to normal. So on Tuesday, for the first time in six weeks, Palmer returned to River Bluff Dental.

“He mentioned that he’s been concerned about the safety of his family. He said his wife and his daughter in particular felt threatened by some of the comments that had been made online and in other settings. So, I think he’s still very guarded about it,” Brian Bakst, the Associated Press reporter who interviewed Palmer, said. “Despite being so publicly noted and put out there in the public limelight, he still wants privacy. And that’s going to be a tricky balance.”

His partner reopened the business to patients a few weeks ago without him. But loyal patients may not be the only ones who show up Tuesday.
On social media about a dozen people have said they will protest Palmer’s return.

It appears time has not eased some of the anger against Palmer. After he spoke to the Associated Press and Star Tribune, several people took to social media leaving messages like, “Die a painful death Walter, but go bankrupt before you do.”

Despite the messages, this protest is not expected to have the same turnout as six weeks ago when dozens showed their anger over the death of Cecil the lion.

Just a few protesters gathered outside the clinic. Cathy Pierce, wearing a shirt with Cecil’s photo, yelled “Extradite Palmer” as the dentist was whisked inside the Bloomington clinic.

Pierce says she’s only targeting Palmer, who she says should face punishment in Zimbabwe.

A woman who lives near the clinic says people should leave Palmer alone.
Stephanie Michaelis has been arguing with protesters outside the clinic. She says the uproar about Cecil’s death is unfounded and that people should be more concerned about abortions and threats to human life.

During the interview, Palmer insisted he did nothing wrong disputing the cost of the hunt and time it took to kill the lion.

“If I had known this lion had a name and was important to the country or a study, obviously I wouldn’t have taken it,” Palmer said in the interview. “Nobody in our hunting party knew before or after, the name of this lion.”
The hunting guide and owner of the land where Cecil was killed have been charged.

Palmer has not.

As far as Palmer being extradited, it is still unclear.

The attorney who is working with him said he’s been in contact with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and hasn’t heard if they want him extradited.

“The attorney who is working with him said that he has been in contact with the U.S. authorities, hasn’t heard from anyone in Zimbabwe about these reports that he might be extradited or that they want him extradited. So, I think they are still waiting to hear whether that’s going to happen or if it’s something that will blow over in time. So, they’re in a holding pattern as well,” Bakst said.

On Monday, an official with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife told WCCO-TV that the agency is still investigating Palmer.
Palmer entered his office Tuesday without comment.

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