Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled in leopard enclosure
Summary
A longtime keeper at Beekse Bergen safari park in the Netherlands died on Tuesday, days after a leopard attack in an indoor enclosure. The park said it will launch an independent investigation; it has not said exactly how the attack happened.Key Facts
- The keeper had worked at Beekse Bergen for about 40 years and began her career there at age 17.
- She was caring for two Persian leopards when she was attacked on Saturday.
- She suffered head and neck injuries and underwent surgery before dying days later.
- The leopards had been brought indoors because of bad weather and are usually kept away from staff.
- There are no CCTV cameras inside the enclosure, so the precise events are unclear.
- Local outlet NL Times reported that the keeper alerted colleagues using her walkie-talkie.
- A park spokesperson said the leopards would not be euthanised and were behaving naturally.
- The park said it will create a memorial location for guests and staff.
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