Tiger attack in Dreamworld: Zoo serious seriously injured

Tiger attack in Dreamworld: Zoo serious seriously injured

In the Australian amamic park Dreamworld in Darwin, there was a worrying incident when an experienced animal keeper was attacked by a tiger. The 47-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to the arm and shoulder in the incident and had to be treated with deep wounds and scratches. The local broadcaster ABC reported on the dramatic circumstances led to her attack, and the woman is currently in the hospital.

Justin Payne, a representative of the emergency services in the state of Queensland, stated that the nurse looked pale and uncomfortable, but overall brought to the hospital in a stable state. This gives hope that she will recover from her injuries.

examination of the incident

A spokesman for Dreamworld confirmed the incident and confirmed that the zookeeper was involved in the encounter with one of the tigers of the park. So far, the causes of the sudden and unexpected behavior of the animal are unclear. Dreamworld described the incident as a "isolated and rare" case and announced that it would initiate a comprehensive examination in order to clarify the exact circumstances that could have led to this incident.

The park, which is located in the popular tourist region Gold Coast, houses a total of nine tigers, including the strongly endangered species Sumatra-tiger and Bengal tigers. In demonstrations, these tigers can be admired twice a day by visitors to the park. The amusement park sees the tigers as an ambassador of their kind and is committed to protecting the endangered animal species.

Dreamworld is known for its variety of attractions and shows and is considered the largest amusement park in Australia. However, the incidents in the past have thrown shadows on the reputation of the park. A few years ago, in 2016, the park was shaken by a serious misfortune, in which four people died in a wild waterway. This incident led to a closure of the park for a few months, and the affected train was later demolished.

The current situation raises questions about the safety of the employees and the handling of the animals in the park. The incident illustrates the potential risks associated with wild animals working and the need for security measures and protocols to avoid such dangerous situations. The coming days will show what further information about the background of the attack will come to light and what measures the park will take in the future.