The tragic death of a German keeper (33) at the Salzburg Zoo, who was crushed to death by the 1.8-ton rhino ‘Yeti’ on Tuesday, continues to cause disbelief. The zoo will remain closed until Thursday to allow further research. New details have now been announced at Wednesday’s press conference.
The pre-announced press conference started promptly at 10 a.m. at the Salzburg Zoo. Zoo director Sabine Grebner was also present at the conference to announce the next steps. One day after the accident, all employees were back at work.
The injured husband is doing well
The man is now doing well again and is in hospital for further examination. He has also been told that his wife died in the accident. He receives psychological care. It is still unclear how the caretaker could have been killed by the rhino despite the protective barrier. According to the zoo director, the animal was constantly in its own area.
In addition, “Yeti” must remain in the zoo and be cared for by the zookeepers. However, the Rhino House will remain closed for the time being.
1.8 tons of rhino
The accident happened while rubbing insect repellent, a daily morning procedure between March and October. In addition to the deceased nurse, her husband and colleague (34) were also seriously injured after he tried to chase away the white rhino to save his wife.
He survived the rhino crash, but had to see with his own eyes how his wife was crushed by the 1.8-ton rhino. The experienced zookeeper died a short time later from her serious chest injuries.
Rhinos are not aggressive animals
It is still unclear why the 30-year-old rhino “Yeti” attacked the woman. According to experts, rhinos are generally not aggressive animals. However, they have poor eyesight, which can lead to dangerous situations.
No surveillance cameras
There are no surveillance cameras in the closed area. Grebner emphasized that all safety requirements had been met. An inspection has recently taken place. The labor inspectorate will now check. All 27 zookeepers were back on duty on Wednesday. The rhino enclosure will also continue to be cared for.
Further information from the police will follow in the coming days.
Source: Krone
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