Deep wounds
Tiger attacked keeper in Australian park
An experienced animal keeper (47) has been attacked by a tiger at the Australian theme park Dreamworld and seriously injured in the arm and shoulder. She suffered deep wounds and scratches, but survived.
It is still unclear why the animal attacked, but it was an "isolated and rare incident", according to reports. A thorough investigation should clarify the background. The woman is being treated in hospital.
A total of nine tigers of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) and Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) species live on "Tiger Island" in the park in the Gold Coast tourist region on the east coast. There are demonstrations for visitors twice a day.
Dreamworld, with its numerous attractions and shows, is Australia's largest theme park. In 2016, the theme park made sad headlines when four people died in an accident on a wild water ride. They were thrown out of their raft due to a malfunction.
The park, which has existed since 1981, was closed for several months after the accident and the ride was demolished.
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