Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
A tiger owned by a controversial trainer in Germany was shot by police after it attacked a 73-year-old man. The incident occurred at a privately-owned facility near Leipzig, where the tiger escaped its enclosure. Local authorities are now calling for the relocation of other big cats at the site to prevent further incidents.
- ▪The tiger attacked its keeper, resulting in serious injuries to the 73-year-old man.
- ▪Police shot the tiger to eliminate any risk to the public after it escaped its enclosure.
- ▪District Mayor Thomas Druskat has called for the relocation of other animals at the facility.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosAFP via Getty ImagesLocal media say the tiger belongs to controversial local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen"An escaped tiger believed to be owned by Germany's "Tiger Queen" has been shot dead by police after attacking one of its keepers, according to local media reports.Police say a 73-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked on Sunday while he was inside the animal's enclosure, located in a privately-owned facility on the outskirts of the German city of Leipzig.The tiger escaped the enclosure and was found shortly after by armed police, who shot and killed the animal.The site of the enclosure is believed to be owned by…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at BBC News — World.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from BBC News — World
