An unfortunate event unfolded at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo when Uriel Nuri, the head of the carnivores team, was killed by a leopard that had escaped its enclosure. This incident has raised serious concerns about safety protocols within the zoo.
**Tragedy Strikes Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as Worker Fatally Attacked by Escaped Leopard**
**Tragedy Strikes Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as Worker Fatally Attacked by Escaped Leopard**
A zookeeper dies following an incident involving an escaped leopard during a visitor tour on Friday.
In the early hours of Friday, Uriel Nuri, a 36-year-old experienced zookeeper, was conducting a behind-the-scenes tour for visitors when a leopard managed to break free from its enclosure. The zoo issued a statement confirming Nuri's tragic injuries, which he sustained during the mishap, indicating he was immediately transported to Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem for emergency care. Unfortunately, despite extensive resuscitation efforts, the medical team declared him dead shortly after his arrival.
His family is being supported by the hospital staff during this devastating time. Nuri was not just an employee but a passionate advocate for the animals he cared for, frequently sharing videos of his work on Instagram. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, which features a variety of big cats, including lions, tigers, and cheetahs, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to Nuri's loved ones.
Following the incident, the zoo confirmed it is collaborating with Israeli police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the leopard's escape. Preliminary reports suggest that there might be discrepancies with the enclosure's security, with speculations that the door may have become loose. Fortunately, there was no danger to visitors, who were safely behind glass during the incident.
This isn’t the first incident at the zoo; in a previous case last year, a crocodile was euthanized after biting a staff member, resulting in severe injuries. The 62-acre zoo focuses on showcasing animals mentioned in the Bible, as well as endangered species from different regions worldwide, and is currently closed while investigations continue to ensure the safety of both visitors and staff.
His family is being supported by the hospital staff during this devastating time. Nuri was not just an employee but a passionate advocate for the animals he cared for, frequently sharing videos of his work on Instagram. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, which features a variety of big cats, including lions, tigers, and cheetahs, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to Nuri's loved ones.
Following the incident, the zoo confirmed it is collaborating with Israeli police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the leopard's escape. Preliminary reports suggest that there might be discrepancies with the enclosure's security, with speculations that the door may have become loose. Fortunately, there was no danger to visitors, who were safely behind glass during the incident.
This isn’t the first incident at the zoo; in a previous case last year, a crocodile was euthanized after biting a staff member, resulting in severe injuries. The 62-acre zoo focuses on showcasing animals mentioned in the Bible, as well as endangered species from different regions worldwide, and is currently closed while investigations continue to ensure the safety of both visitors and staff.
