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- Lions kill zookeeper as she went to clean cages, officials say (newsbreak.com)
Zookeeper Killed in Lion Attack
A tragic incident occurred at the Taigan safari park in Crimea, where a group of lions attacked and killed a zookeeper. The victim, Leokadia Perevalova, had worked at the park for 17 years.
Unlocked Door Leads to Fatal Mistake
Investigators determined that the attack occurred due to an unlocked door between two rooms of the lions’ enclosure. Perevalova entered to clean the cage without properly securing the door.
Park Owner Expresses Regret
Oleg Zubkov, the park’s owner, expressed sorrow over the incident and stated that it was a “tragic” mistake. He suggested that human error may have played a role.
Criminal Investigation Launched
Authorities have opened a criminal case into the zookeeper’s death, citing workplace negligence. The 70-acre park has been closed to the public.
Rare Zoo Attack
Fatal lion attacks at zoos are uncommon. In 2018, a lion killed a North Carolina zookeeper after a ball prevented its enclosure from closing properly. In 2013, a lion escaped its cage and killed a volunteer in California.
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