A 36-year-old zoo employee, Uriel Nuri, was killed in a tragic tiger attack during a visitor tour at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. His death is prompting a thorough investigation into how the tiger managed to escape its enclosure.
Zoo Worker Dies Following Tiger Attack in Jerusalem
Zoo Worker Dies Following Tiger Attack in Jerusalem
A tragic incident unfolds at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as a worker succumbs to tiger-related injuries.
In a devastating turn of events, Uriel Nuri, the head of the zoo's carnivores team, lost his life after being attacked by a tiger that had somehow escaped its enclosure. The incident occurred during a "behind-the-scenes tour" for visitors on Friday morning. According to the zoo's official announcement, Nuri sustained critical injuries to his upper body and was immediately rushed to Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem for emergency treatment. Tragically, he was pronounced dead after extensive resuscitation efforts.
The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, located in southwest Jerusalem, has become a focal point for investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The zoo confirmed that they are collaborating with Israeli police to determine how the tiger breached its enclosure and gained access to the inner courtyard where Nuri was present. They assured the public that at no point were visitors in danger, as they were safely behind a glass barrier during the incident.
Reports have emerged suggesting that the zoo is examining whether a cage door may have become compromised, allowing the tiger to escape. The zoo expressed their profound grief, stating, "Our hearts go out to Uriel's family," highlighting the impact of this tragedy on its staff.
This incident comes on the heels of another serious event at the zoo last year, when a crocodile bit a worker, leading to significant injuries that required hospitalization. The fleshy 62-acre sanctuary houses various animal species, focusing primarily on those mentioned in biblical texts as well as endangered species from around the globe.
The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, located in southwest Jerusalem, has become a focal point for investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The zoo confirmed that they are collaborating with Israeli police to determine how the tiger breached its enclosure and gained access to the inner courtyard where Nuri was present. They assured the public that at no point were visitors in danger, as they were safely behind a glass barrier during the incident.
Reports have emerged suggesting that the zoo is examining whether a cage door may have become compromised, allowing the tiger to escape. The zoo expressed their profound grief, stating, "Our hearts go out to Uriel's family," highlighting the impact of this tragedy on its staff.
This incident comes on the heels of another serious event at the zoo last year, when a crocodile bit a worker, leading to significant injuries that required hospitalization. The fleshy 62-acre sanctuary houses various animal species, focusing primarily on those mentioned in biblical texts as well as endangered species from around the globe.
