A veteran zookeeper has died after being attacked by leopards at the Beekse Bergen safari park in the Netherlands.
A long-time zookeeper recently died after a leopard attack. The incident occurred at the Beekse Bergen safari park.
Also, the woman worked at the zoo for forty years. She began her career there at age seventeen.
Then, she entered an indoor area with two Persian leopards. Poor weather forced the staff to move the animals inside.
Meanwhile, the leopards attacked the keeper. She suffered serious wounds to her head and neck.
After that, she used a radio to call for help. Colleagues rushed to the scene immediately.
Next, medical teams flew her to a hospital by helicopter. She stayed in critical condition for several days.
However, the woman passed away on Tuesday. Doctors performed surgery, but they could not her life.
Still, the exact cause of the attack remains unknown. The enclosure lacks security cameras to record the event.
Consequently, the park will start an independent investigation. Officials want to learn exactly what happened that day.
Finally, the zoo will keep the two leopards alive. A spokesperson noted that the animals acted like natural predators.
As a result, the park will not euthanize the cats. They will continue to live at the facility.
Now, the zoo staff mourns the loss of their colleague. They created a memorial for visitors to pay respects.