Two lions attack zookeeper near Hamburg after he entered the lion enclosure during feeding time
DW
May 5, 2019
Two lions attacked a German zookeeper at an animal park near the city of Hamburg on Saturday, leaving him in a serious but not life-threatening condition, police said.
The zookeeper at Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen in Lower Saxony entered the lion enclosure after meat had been left out for the lions to eat, according to a police spokesman in Walsrode.
One of the 24-year-old's colleagues noticed the attack and was able to fend off the lions and bring him to safety.
The incident occurred at 9:55 a.m. (0755 UTC), five minutes before the animal and amusement park was due to open.
It is still unclear why the keeper entered the enclosure, a spokeswoman for Serengeti Park said.
He was brought to the hospital by an emergency helicopter and was conscious and able to speak, according to police.
More than 1,500 animals live at the park.
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