A worker at the Biblical Zoo went in to feed a tiger - and injured her hand

The unusual incident happened during a routine morning feeding, when the tiger attacked the caregiver and injured her finger.

The zoo said that it "immediately ordered MDA and closely monitored the worker," and that "the issue will be investigated and work procedures will be sharpened."

Shlomi Heller

03/03/2022

Thursday, 03 March 2022, 10:08 Updated: 10:25

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Bite from a tiger (Photo: Flash 90, Knight Sultan)

An unusual incident at the Biblical Zoo - an employee entered the tiger cage during a routine breakfast, one of the tigers attacked her and injured her finger. The zoo said he "immediately invited MDA and accompanied the employee closely."

The Biblical Zoo emphasized that "strict procedures are observed when working with animals, the issue will be investigated and work procedures will be sharpened accordingly."

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