During a photo shoot with a big cat, a dramatic incident occurs: the leopard attacks a woman. He lives in Saxony-Anhalt in a senior citizens’ residence for show animals.
Nebra / Halle – After a leopard attacked a woman during a photo shoot in Saxony-Anhalt, investigations into the circumstances are ongoing. The spokesman for the police and the Burgenland district announced on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old from Thuringia was seriously injured in the head by the wild animal in an enclosure. The woman was taken to a hospital.
Further information on the health of the woman was not given with reference to patient and data protection. A police spokesman in Halle said that those responsible for the wild animal were being investigated on suspicion of negligent bodily harm. At first it was unclear who organized the photo shoot and whether there were more people.
Senior residence for show animals
According to the police, the 36-year-old was on Tuesday afternoon for photos in the leopard’s enclosure. For a previously unexplained cause, the wild animal attacked the woman. According to a police spokesman in Nebra, the incident occurred in a so-called senior citizens’ residence for show animals. According to initial information, it should be a private facility. The person responsible for keeping the leopard on the site was initially unable to comment.
According to media reports, there are several animals on the courtyard-like grounds of an animal trainer in the small town, including the leopard. On the website of the so-called senior citizens’ residence, it is pointed out that animals are housed there in show business after their working life. The retired animals were booked for photo shoots.
The Burgenland district had already announced on Tuesday evening that a person had been injured in an “incident” with a leopard. At this point in time, no information was available about the exact course and severity of the injuries. A spokesman for the district said on Wednesday that the authority was investigating what had happened on the spot and what measures had been taken. It is still too early for further details. dpa
