Escape of big cat belonging to Germany’s ‘Tiger Queen’ shatters peace of small town
A tiger escaped from an enclosure owned by Carmen Zander, known as Germany's 'Tiger Queen', leading to a chaotic scene in the town of Schkeuditz. The tiger attacked a keeper, resulting in severe injuries, before being shot by police to prevent further danger. Authorities are now investigating Zander for potential safety violations related to the incident.
- ▪The tiger named Sandokan escaped after attacking a 72-year-old keeper.
- ▪Police killed the tiger within 30 minutes of its escape to ensure public safety.
- ▪An investigation into Zander for negligent bodily harm has been opened by the regional prosecutor's office.
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Carmen Zander, pictured in 2014 with one of her pet tigers, a female called Kiara, has kept tigers in the enclosure in the Dölzig district since 2016. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/AlamyView image in fullscreenCarmen Zander, pictured in 2014 with one of her pet tigers, a female called Kiara, has kept tigers in the enclosure in the Dölzig district since 2016. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/AlamyGermanyEscape of big cat belonging to Germany’s ‘Tiger Queen’ shatters peace of small townGardeners tending to allotments were terrified to see animal roaming wild after mauling one of its keepers – but critics have long been concernedDeborah Cole in BerlinFri 22 May 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 02.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA tiger on the loose among garden…
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