A 32-year-old woman was attacked by a polar bear after she jumped into their enclosure at the Berlin Zoo.
A 32-year-old woman, Mandy K., was attacked by a polar bear at the Berlin Zoo on Friday after jumping into their enclosure during feeding time. She climbed over a fence, hedges, and a wall to enter the cage.
As Mandy leaped into the enclosure, the bear began attacking her, causing serious injuries to her arms, legs, and back. Despite efforts by six zookeepers to divert the four bears, one bear “repeatedly bit the victim on the arms and legs.” Zookeepers managed to scare the bear off and rescue her.
Mandy is now recovering in the hospital after surgery to repair her wounds. Zoo spokespersons emphasized the dangers of such actions and the challenges faced by zookeepers during the rescue. They expressed their concern over the incident, urging visitors to respect the barriers and understand the potential dangers of interacting with wild animals.
This incident has raised questions about mental health and the pressures faced by individuals in stressful situations. Zoo officials are reviewing security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
