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TIRUPATI, India – A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
The man, identified as Prahalad Gurjar, 34, “climbed the wall and chain-link fencing” of the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati, India, and jumped into the enclosure despite warnings from a zoo employee.
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“After seeing the human being inside the enclosure, the animal attacked,” the zoo said.
“Though the animal keeper and other security staff nearby tried to save the person, the animal dragged the person inside the enclosure,” the zoo said.
Gurjar was dead within 10 minutes, The Times of India reported, adding that the 12-year-old lion was put in his nighthouse while authorities recovered the body.
Gurjar appeared to be intoxicated before jumping into the enclosure, the Times reported.
The enclosure has a 4-foot wall and a 6-foot iron fence around it.
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The zoo said this is the first time an incident like this has happened, and it will review its security to make sure it doesn’t happen again, according to reports.
Gurjar was from the Alwar District in northern India.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the zoo for comment.
In a terrible incident that shocked visitors at the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati, India, a man named Prahalad Gurjar, 34, met a tragic end as he was mauled to death by a lion after climbing over a wall and chain-link fence to enter the lion enclosure. Despite warnings from zoo staff, Gurjar proceeded to jump into the enclosure, where the lion attacked him.
The incident, which took place on a Thursday, was captured on video by onlookers who witnessed the horrifying scene unfold. The 12-year-old lion, normally residing in its nighthouse, was reportedly agitated by the presence of the intruder and dragged Gurjar further into the enclosure.
According to reports from The Times of India, Gurjar was pronounced dead within 10 minutes of the attack. It was noted that Gurjar appeared to be intoxicated at the time of the incident, which may have influenced his reckless actions.
The Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, known for its conservation efforts and diverse range of wildlife, has never experienced such a tragic event before. In response to this incident, the zoo has stated that they will be reviewing their security measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Gurjar, hailing from the Alwar District in northern India, leaves behind a grieving family and community. His untimely demise serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of disregarding safety precautions and boundaries when interacting with wild animals.
As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident, the zoo has been approached for comment by Fox News Digital. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story..
