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Dutch zookeeper killed in leopard attack at wildlife park
A veteran zookeeper has died following a mauling by a leopard at a Dutch wildlife facility where she had worked for decades. The incident marks a rare fatal attack at the European zoo.
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The zookeeper, who began her career at the park at age 17, was attacked while working in the big cat enclosure. Emergency services responded to the incident, but she succumbed to injuries sustained during the encounter with the large predator.
The woman had maintained a long association with the facility, working there intermittently over a 40-year period. Her extensive experience with big cats and deep commitment to animal care made her a respected figure within the zoological community.
Investigations into the circumstances of the attack are underway. Zoo officials have not yet disclosed whether the enclosure's safety protocols will be reviewed or modified in response to the incident.
Fatal attacks by captive big cats remain uncommon in European zoos, which are subject to strict animal welfare and safety regulations. The incident has drawn attention to workplace safety standards in facilities housing dangerous animals.