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Zookeeper Loses Finger to Lion at Jamaica Zoo

Discussion in 'Central & South America - General' started by Great Argus, 23 May 2022.

  1. Great Argus

    Great Argus Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    A zookeeper at the Jamaica Zoo has lost part of his finger after sticking his fingers through the chainlink to a disgruntled male lion. The incident was caught on video and is making the rounds of the internet; the zoo has denied knowing about the incident and outside organizations are taking a look into the incident.

    Lion Bites Off Man's Finger Who Was Disturbing The Beast Through the Fence in Jamaican Zoo; Watch Viral Graphic Video At Your Own Risk! | LatestLY
     
    Great Argus, 23 May 2022
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    Rocket science: never piss off a lion!
     
    FBBird, 23 May 2022
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    An idiot- should never have been working with big cats!
     
    Terry Thomas, 24 May 2022
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    Unfortunately dangerous animals seem to attract idiots and idiotic behavior. :confused:
     
    Great Argus, 24 May 2022
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    Zooplantman, 24 May 2022
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    Terry Thomas, 25 May 2022
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    Looking at some older youtube clips, teasing the lions in such a way appears to be a regular thing!
     
    RodBradley, 25 May 2022
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