Woman undergoes emergency surgery after being 'grabbed' by big cat at Queensland zoo
A woman in her 50s was attacked by a big cat at Darling Downs Zoo in southern Queensland. She was watching keepers in the carnivore area when the incident occurred. The woman suffered a severe arm injury and was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment. The zoo, which remains closed, stated that the victim was not part of the immediate family running the zoo.
A woman in her 50s underwent emergency surgery at a hospital after being attacked by a big cat at Darling Downs Zoo in southern Queensland. The incident occurred while she was watching other keepers in the carnivore area. The specific animal that attacked her was not disclosed, but the zoo is home to lions, cheetahs, and a tiger. The woman, described as a 'member of the family' by the zoo, was familiar with safety protocols around dangerous animals. She sustained severe arm injuries and was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in stable condition. The zoo remained closed for the day, and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has been informed.
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