WATCH: Naples Zoo Tiger Attack Video: Victim Identified Name and Photos: A piece of news is coming into the headlines directly from Naples that a tiger has been killed after attacking a cleaning worker who stuck his arm in the enclosure. Yes, you read it right that a man was attacked by a tiger who was later killed. The news of the incident has been going viral on social media platforms. People have been responding to the news. Everyone is shocked after getting the news and also showing their concern for the man who was attacked by a tiger. In this article, you will get all the needed information about the incident. Follow More Update On GetIndiaNews.com
Naples Florida Zoo Tiger Attack Video
As per the sources, The Naples Zoo Malayan tiger named Eko is dead after attacking a man who stuck his arm in the enclosure. The incident took place on Wednesday evening (29 December). After the tiger attacked the man, a Collier County deputy shot the tighter. According to the deputies, it was confirmed by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office that a man with a third-part cleaning service, contracted by the zoo had been attacked when he was petting or feeding the driver. Both of these are not authorized by the zoo.
Naples Florida Zoo Tiger Attack: Victim Name
- Eko
The primary information that was given to CCSO officials suggests that 8 years old tiger attacked the man’s arm and pulled him into the enclosure when the man placed his arm through a fence barrier of the enclosure. The sheriff’s office said that the first deputy who have reached the scene had tried to get the tiger to free the man’s arm by kicking the enclosure. It has been said that the deputy was forced to shoot the tiger. After being attacked, the man was immediately taken to the Lee Memorial Hospital. The man is in his 20s. He had several serious injuries.
Deputed said that it is being considered a trauma alert. After being shot, the tiger, Eko has retreated behind the enclosure. Deputies stated that they flew a drone into the enclosure after the incident took place. Eko was brought to the Naples Zoo back in December 2019. Some witnesses reported that a chopper was spotted landing in the area. The incident has left shocked everyone deeply. We hope that the man will be alright soon. Stay tuned with us to get all the latest updates.
