Tragic Incident at Zoo Salzburg Hellbrunn: Worker Killed in Alleged Rhino Attack

2023-09-13 00:41:05

A devastating event has disturbed the “Zoo Salzburg Hellbrunn” in Austria, when a 33-year-old worker met her death in an alleged attack by a rhinoceros, while carrying out her daily tasks in the section of these impressive beings.

The fatal accident took place this Tuesday, just before 7:00 a.m. local time, when the employee, of German origin, was in the rhino area getting ready to apply insect repellent to Yeti, a female rhino that resides at the zoo. .

In details that still remain unclear, Yeti allegedly attacked the worker, inflicting immediate fatal injuries, as stated by the authorities.

A colleague, 34, immediately intervened to assist the worker and attempted to disperse the rhino in an agonizing effort to rescue her. However, he also suffered injuries during the attempt and was rushed to Salzburg University Hospital, where he is being treated for his severe injuries.

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Sabine Grebner, the director of the “Zoo Salzburg Hellbrunn”, stated in a live-streamed press conference that authorities are still unclear regarding the precise circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

The zoo, located in Salzburg near the border with Germany, has chosen to remain closed throughout the day as a sign of respect for this sad incident.

Local entities are carrying out a meticulous investigation to clarify the reasons for the incident and evaluate security measures in the rhino area. Events of this nature are extremely unusual in zoos, and the event has deeply impacted the surrounding community and nature fans around the globe.

The death of the dedicated worker and the injuries experienced by her partner are a painful warning of the potential dangers involved in working with wild creatures, despite established safety regulations in zoos. The zoological society and the metropolis of Salzburg are in mourning as they await clarification regarding this unfortunate event.

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