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Zookeeper dies after she was attacked in leopard enclosure, Dutch safari park says
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A female zookeeper at Beekse Bergen safari park in the Netherlands died after being mauled by two Persian leopards in an indoor enclosure due to bad weather.
- She sustained severe head and neck injuries, underwent emergency surgery, but passed away days after the attack; the exact circumstances remain unclear as there were no cameras in the enclosure.
- The park, where she worked for nearly 40 years, expressed deep grief and requested privacy for the family and staff while an independent investigation is launched.
- Officials emphasized that the leopards were behaving naturally as solitary predators, highlighting the inherent risks of working with big cats.
- Similar fatal attacks on zookeepers by big cats have occurred worldwide in recent years, underscoring ongoing safety challenges in animal care facilities.
