Woman left with significant arm injuries in lion attack at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland
. Queensland The zoo made a statement following the terrible incident, where a woman experienced significant arm injuries after being attacked by a lion.
It is understood that a woman in her 50s was attacked at the Darling Downs Zoo at around 8.30 am on Sunday.
Queensland ambulance service, 7News.com.AU’ya told Princess Alexandra Hospital with “important arm injuries”.
It seems that the woman’s arm may have been completely removed by the animal.
The zoo closed after the incident.
In a statement published in the afternoon on Sunday, a staff said that an animal was watching the goalkeepers working in the carnivoral area when an animal was “holding it with a arm and causing serious damage”.
“This animal did not leave its preservation at any stage and there was no risk for personnel or public members,” he said.
According to the statement, the woman has observed the guards in the region “many times in the last 20 years”.
“Potentially dangerous animals around the security protocols,” he said.
The animal in the incident will not be left.
The woman is currently being operated and remains in a stable situation.
“The zoo works with them to determine how this event took place, but all the details will not be known until you interview our family member,” he said.
It is expected to reopen at 9 am on Monday.
Workplace Health Security Queensland (WHSQ) officers joined the zoo on Sunday.
7News.com.au’ya “WHSQ Inspectors are on the spot and investigation,” he said.
“No other comment can be made right now.”
The Regional Zoo belongs to Steve and Stephanie Robinson, who began to grow lions in 1997.
The couple tried to sell the zoo in March last year due to Steve’s worsening health.
Zoo, we are looking for a family -loving family with business intelligence to take the zoo to the next level, ”he said.
“The zoo did not close and will not be closed – no matter what. If it does not sell, we will work on some kind of restructuring.”
However, only a few months later, the couple decided to confidence of the ownership of the zoo.
While talking Australia Rural and Regional News Steve, despite a tremendous amount of interest, they could not find the right buyer, he said.
“There was interest from investment companies, but that’s not what the zoo is not related to it,” he said.
A series of new positions in the Zoo were announced to better manage Steve’s health and physical demands.
However, in March of this year, the zoo was also offered for sale for $ 6 million.
Together with the land of the land, there is a house with two bedrooms on the list.
“Every day, dream of waking up the roar of the lions, the elegant swing of the giraffes and the laughter of families who live the wonder of wildlife,” he said.
“Darling Downs Zoo is not just a job, it’s a dream that has been implemented.”
