In a heartbreaking event, Uriel Nuri, head of the carnivores team at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, lost his life due to injuries inflicted by a Sumatran tiger that escaped its enclosure during a routine activity. The zoo has suspended visitor access while an investigation takes place alongside Israeli police to determine the cause of the escape. Known for its focus on animals mentioned in the Bible, the zoo expressed deep condolences to Nuri's family, highlighting the immense pain felt by its staff.
Tragedy Strikes Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as Worker Killed by Escaped Tiger
Tragedy Strikes Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as Worker Killed by Escaped Tiger
A shocking incident at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo leads to the death of a dedicated staff member after a tiger attack during a public tour.
On Friday morning, Uriel Nuri, 36, was conducting a behind-the-scenes tour for zoo visitors when the animal managed to breach its enclosure. The zoo confirmed the attack took place in an area deemed safe for visitors, who were secured behind glass during the ordeal. Nuri was urgently transported to Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem following the incident but, despite extensive medical efforts, was declared dead shortly afterward.
The zoo is now collaborating with authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to understand how the tiger escaped and whether any lapses in safety protocols were responsible. This tragic event marks a significant moment for the zoo, which prides itself on its safety standards. Just last year, the zoo encountered another serious incident involving a crocodile that severely injured a worker.
In a statement released by the zoo, they expressed deep sadness over the loss of their colleague and stated, "Our hearts go out to Uriel's family." The 62-acre facility in southwest Jerusalem not only focuses on biblical fauna but also hosts various endangered species, drawing visitors from across the region.
The zoo is now collaborating with authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to understand how the tiger escaped and whether any lapses in safety protocols were responsible. This tragic event marks a significant moment for the zoo, which prides itself on its safety standards. Just last year, the zoo encountered another serious incident involving a crocodile that severely injured a worker.
In a statement released by the zoo, they expressed deep sadness over the loss of their colleague and stated, "Our hearts go out to Uriel's family." The 62-acre facility in southwest Jerusalem not only focuses on biblical fauna but also hosts various endangered species, drawing visitors from across the region.
