All articles tagged with #lion attack
Originally Published 4 months ago — by UNILAD
A zookeeper was tragically killed and eaten alive by lions at Safari World in Bangkok, Thailand, in front of tourists, prompting a temporary closure of the lion enclosure and an investigation into the incident.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A zookeeper in Thailand was killed by lions at Safari World in Bangkok after violating safety rules, prompting investigations into the zoo's animal possession and safety protocols. The incident, captured by visitors, highlights ongoing risks associated with keeping dangerous wildlife in captivity.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A zookeeper was killed by lions after stepping out of his vehicle at Safari World Bangkok in Thailand, raising concerns about safety protocols and lion ownership legitimacy at the park. The incident highlights the dangers of close encounters with wild animals in captivity, especially in facilities with a growing lion population.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by upi.com
A woman lost her arm after being attacked by a lion at Queensland's Darling Downs Zoo while observing the animals, despite her familiarity with safety protocols. She was airlifted to hospital and is recovering, with investigations ongoing to determine how the incident occurred. The zoo confirmed the animal will not be euthanized or punished.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Mirror US
A woman was severely injured when a lioness at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland bit her arm off while she was watching keepers, despite her extensive experience and safety protocols; she was transported to hospital and is in stable condition, with investigations ongoing and no plans to punish the animal.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CBS News
A businessman named Bernd Kebbel was killed by a lion at a luxury safari lodge in Namibia after stepping out of his tent to use the toilet, marking a rare and tragic wildlife attack in the region. The incident highlights the dangers posed by desert-adapted lions in Namibia's remote areas, where their numbers have recently declined due to drought and human conflict.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A man in Kenya was found dead near Shimba Hills National Reserve, suspected to have been attacked by a lion while riding his motorcycle. Police discovered the body after following lion tracks from an abandoned motorcycle to a thicket. The incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife conflicts in regions where endangered lion populations are present. Authorities are working to identify the victim and conduct a postmortem.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
In Kenya, police followed lion footprints from an abandoned motorcycle to a thicket near the Shimba Hills National Reserve, where they discovered the body of a man believed to have been killed by a lion. The incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife conflicts in the region, where the lion population, once endangered, has been recovering. The Kenya Wildlife Service is seeking solutions to protect both humans and wildlife amidst such conflicts.