In a heartbreaking incident, Uriel Nuri, a 36-year-old head of the carnivores team at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, succumbed to extensive injuries after being attacked by a Sumatran tiger that escaped its enclosure. The tragic event unfolded during a behind-the-scenes tour for visitors on Friday morning. Investigations are underway to ascertain how the tiger managed to breach its enclosure, with initial reports suggesting a potential malfunction with the cage door.
Tragic Incident at Jerusalem Zoo: Worker Killed by Escaped Tiger
Tragic Incident at Jerusalem Zoo: Worker Killed by Escaped Tiger
A zoo worker has died following a tiger attack during a visitor event at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo.
The zoo has since been closed to visitors while Israeli police assist in the investigation. "At no point was there any physical danger to the visitors," the zoo stated, as guests were safely behind a protective glass barrier. Nuri was transported to Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem where he passed away despite significant resuscitation efforts. The hospital expressed condolences to his family during this tragic time.
Nuri was known for sharing insights about his work on social media, where he engaged with the public about the animals at the zoo. His loss has been deeply felt among staff and the broader community, with the zoo describing their pain as "immense."
This incident follows a prior alarming event at the zoo last year, when a crocodile was shot after it severely injured a staff member. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, spanning 62 acres, is dedicated to exhibiting animals relevant to Biblical texts and critically endangered species from around the world.
As the investigations continue, the zoo community, staff, and visitors remember Uriel Nuri and his significant contributions to wildlife care and education.
Nuri was known for sharing insights about his work on social media, where he engaged with the public about the animals at the zoo. His loss has been deeply felt among staff and the broader community, with the zoo describing their pain as "immense."
This incident follows a prior alarming event at the zoo last year, when a crocodile was shot after it severely injured a staff member. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, spanning 62 acres, is dedicated to exhibiting animals relevant to Biblical texts and critically endangered species from around the world.
As the investigations continue, the zoo community, staff, and visitors remember Uriel Nuri and his significant contributions to wildlife care and education.
