A lioness attacked and killed a man on Sunday morning He entered his enclosure by climbing a palm tree. The accident occurred at the zoo in the city Joao Pessoathe capital of the state of Paraíba in Brazil.
According to the local mayor’s office, the 19-year-old, whose name was not revealed, evaded the security measures of the place by… Climbing a wall more than 6 meters high. After this first feat, he crossed the security fence, climbed down from a tree and climbed into it Enter the animal enclosure.
The event was recorded by visitors’ cameras. Who recorded the moment the lioness grabbed him with her claws So he took him down from the tree. Although the moment of attack is hidden by a wall, you can see it for a moment The man gets up and tries to escapeBefore the lioness took her again.
Military police and the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Paraíba (IPC) went to the scene after the attack, where they confirmed that the man, who was allegedly killed mental health problems, He died of his wounds.
Meanwhile, the park issued a statement in which they reported that the lioness Leona who attacked the young man, “He is doing well and will continue to receive all necessary care.” He “does not display aggressive behavior outside the context of the incident.” At no point did they consider the possibility of sacrificing her.
“After the incident, she was immediately assessed by the technical team and has been under constant observation and monitoring ever since Experienced a high level of stress“, they confirmed.
In another statement issued earlier, the park expressed its regret “for what happened Sunday morning.” “A man deliberately broke into the lioness’s enclosure, which led to her death.”They indicated and expressed their solidarity with the young man’s family and friends.
Furthermore, they emphasized that immediately after the incident was reported, “The park was immediately closed.And follow all security protocols,” and that “the teams communicated with the competent authorities and provided the necessary support to assist and work the forensic team.”
Although they did not announce a date for reopening the facilities, they added this The site will remain closed until the investigations are completed And official procedures.
They added: “We reiterate that the park follows strict technical standards and security protocols, and we are fully cooperating with all responsible organizations to clarify the facts.”
In addition, they added that the park’s team, made up of veterinarians, keepers and technicians, is fully committed to Leona’s well-being, to ensure she recovers, becomes emotionally stable and resumes her routine safely.
From the garden they also highlighted the lioness’ enclosure.”Its height is more than 8 metersWith reinforced fences and all technical barriers designed for that Ensuring the protection of animals and visitors“And that incident”It was completely unexpected.outside of any ordinary place in the park.