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Fatal Tiger Attack at Hirakawa Zoological Park

Discussion in 'Japan' started by birdsandbats, 9 Oct 2018.

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    birdsandbats Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Akira Furusho, a zookeeper, was found dead in the White Tiger enclosure at Hirakawa Zoological Park after he went in to clean the cage. He was killed by a male named Riku. Akira's family has asked the zoo not to kill Riku.

    White tiger kills zookeeper in Japan
     
    birdsandbats, 9 Oct 2018
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