December 9th 2024.
A tragic incident occurred at Pitești Zoo in Romania this morning when a zookeeper, aged 52, was mauled to death by a tiger. According to reports, the man had entered the tiger enclosure to clean it, but unfortunately, he forgot to close the security door. This mistake proved to be fatal as the tiger, who was supposed to be moved to a separate, secure area before anyone entered, returned and attacked the caretaker, causing a fatal injury.
Despite the emergency services arriving within 10 minutes, they found that the man had already passed away. The zoo is located about 60 miles from Bucharest and there were six tigers in the enclosure at the time of the incident. Witnesses described the attack as extremely violent, and zoo staff quickly took action to block the door and prevent the other tigers from escaping.
The safety protocol at Pitești Zoo clearly states that tigers must be moved to a separate, high-fenced cage behind a security door before anyone enters their enclosure. However, in this case, the caretaker forgot to lower the security door, allowing the tiger to return and attack him. The City Hall of Pitești expressed their regret and stated that this violation of safety protocols led to the tragic incident.
The victim had been working at the zoo since 2015 and had no known health problems. An investigation has been opened by the authorities, and the mayor of Pitești extended his condolences to the victim's family and loved ones. He also highlighted the importance of following strict safety protocols when working with wild animals.
This is the first incident of its kind to occur at Pitești Zoo in the last 50 years. The zoo officials are taking all necessary measures to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. In 2000, a similar incident occurred when a tiger escaped from the zoo due to unlocked doors, and last year, a tiger escaped from another zoo because a worker forgot to lock a door.
Stay up to date with the latest news by following us on Metro's Whatsapp community. Join now for breaking news and juicy stories. The City Hall of Pitești assures the public that they are doing everything in their power to ensure the safety of both their employees and the animals at the zoo. Our thoughts go out to the victim's family during this difficult time. Let us all remember to follow safety protocols, especially when working with wild animals, to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
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