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Man wanted to take a selfie with a lion at a zoo and it ended in tragedy
Despite warnings from zoo staff, a man entered the enclosure and caused a lion to attack him.
February 20, 2024
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A man tried to take a selfie at a zoo with a lion and it ended in tragedy. (Free Press Photo: x.com/sudhakarudumula)
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A man identified as Prahalad Gurjar, 40, was killed by a lion at the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati, India, after scaling a wall and fence to enter the lion’s enclosure with the apparent intention of taking a selfie.
Despite warnings from zoo staff, Gurjar entered the enclosure, causing the lion to attack him.
Although keepers and security personnel tried to save him, the animal dragged him into the enclosure and Gurjar died within about 10 minutes.
The man reportedly appeared to be intoxicated prior to the incident.
The zoo said this was the first time an incident of this type occurred and announced that it will review its security measures to prevent future similar events. Gurjar was originally from the Alwar district of northern India.
Man dares lion for a selfie, jumps into enclosure, gets mauled.
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— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) February 15, 2024
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