Zookeeper attacked by lion in Germany

A zookeeper in northwestern Germany was attacked on Sunday by a lion as she cleaned its cage, authorities said.

The 25-year-old employee of the Osnabrueck Zoo was not considered seriously injured but was hospitalised as a precaution, police told the dpa news agency.

"Today, February 21, there was an accident at our zoo. An animal care worker was attacked by one of our lions," The Zoo posted on its social media.

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"Fortunately, the colleague was able to keep herself safe and is currently not in danger of life. We are all shocked at the moment and wish our colleague all the best!

"We'll investigate the incident in the next few days and will keep you posted."

The woman was attacked just before noon.

"We're all shocked right now and first of all we wish our employee all the best. Fortunately there is no danger to her life, she is treated in the hospital," said Andreas Busemann, Managing Director at Osnabrück Zoo.

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"We are very happy that she is doing well under the circumstances."

The zoo is closed to the public as part of coronavirus lockdown measures in the area.

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