Man mauled to death by lion after breaking into enclosure in Brazil
Global News
Footage of the incident, shared on social media, shows the man shimmying down a tree into the lion enclosure.
A 19-year-old man has died after entering a lion’s den at a zoo in Brazil.
In a statement on Instagram, the Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park said it “deeply regretted” that a visitor scaled the gates and entered the animal’s enclosure, and that he “deliberately invaded” the pen.
The man, whom several North American and Brazilian news outlets identified as Gerson de Melo Machado, was mauled to death by a lioness on Sunday, the zoo said.
“As soon as the incident was reported, the park was immediately closed, following all safety protocols. The teams contacted the competent authorities and provided the necessary support for the assistance and the work of the forensics team,” the statement reads, adding that the park will remain closed while an investigation is underway and assuring visitors that it is committed to upholding strict safety protocols.
“Arruda Câmara Park expresses its solidarity with the family of the young man who passed away, deeply regrets the loss, and wishes them strength during this difficult time,” the news release concluded.
The zoo later added in a separate post that the lioness, Leona, was doing well and will continue to receive the necessary care.
“Following the incident, she was immediately evaluated by the technical team and remains under continuous observation and monitoring, as she experienced a high level of stress,” the park wrote.
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