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An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf in a German zoo

An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf in a German zoo

Summary

An 8-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after at least one wolf attacked her inside an enclosure at the Johannismühle Wildlife Park south of Berlin. A zookeeper intervened before two other girls in the enclosure were attacked, and the park closed while authorities investigate.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened Wednesday during a special event for children.
  • The girl was flown to a hospital, according to district officials.
  • The enclosure housed Arctic wolves.
  • A zookeeper intervened before two other girls were attacked.
  • Officials said the wolves had been given water at the time.
  • Johannismühle Wildlife Park is closed until further notice during the investigation.
  • A wolf bit a woman in a Hamburg shopping area earlier in 2026; authorities described it as a believed first such attack since wolves returned to Germany in 1998.
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