Zoo Worker In Seoul Killed By Lions
What a horrible way to die in what was a preventable accident:
An incident Thursday in which a zookeeper was mauled to death by two lions has led to growing calls for increased safety measures.
The 52-year-old zookeeper surnamed Kim was found fatally bleeding in the wild cats’ enclosure at Seoul Children’s Grand Park in Gwangjin District, northern Seoul.
Both lions, which were supposed to be locked up, were discovered wandering around the body, said another zoo worker surnamed Lee, who first came upon the scene at the enclosure, which measures 374 square meters, about 4,000 square feet.
In CCTV footage examined by the police, Kim appeared on screen alone after taking part in the zoo’s wild animal action development program, which is conducted two or three times a month to help exercise animals’ natural instincts.
During those exercises, workers typically throw raw meat or toys to the animals in their natural enclosures.
Police said Kim was working by himself and remained in the enclosure to clean it without realizing the lion cage was unlocked. [Joong Ang Ilbo]
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“a zookeeper was mauled to death by two lions”
This is news?
Look at the Hangul sign: 맹수 마을
맹수 – mangsu = This translates as “ferocious animal” in English on the sign.
마을 – maul = Yes. What else was he expecting?
Gun cleaning safety: First, ensure all bullets are removed.
Lion enclosure cleaning safety: First, ensure all lions are securely locked in their cages.
Routine and complacency kills.
Here’s the calculus: Kim’s are less rare and expensive in Korea than lions.
Unfortunately, the only recourse the president has is to abolish and dismantle the Seoul Children’s Grand Park. They are making the announcement now.
JoeC, your analogy doesn’t hold up…
…being that it was probably ajushi who was loaded.
Q: How do you know he loved his job, especially on the last day?
A: He was overcome with pride.