The woman suffered severe head and face injuries after being attacked by a leopard kept in poor condition.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himA model was attacked by a leopard during a photo shoot at a wildlife facility in Nebra, Germany.
The victim, Jessica Leidolph, is a 36-year-old woman and has been described as an animal lover and rights activist. The attack took place during the shots and it is not known why the feline lashed out at the model. The woman reported serious injuries to the head and face and was rushed to hospital thanks to the helicopter rescue.
The structure where the tragic accident took place hosts several animals exploited in circuses and in the entertainment world, when their work comes to an end. Inside the structure, from 2019 they also live two leopards, Troy e Paris.
One might think that after a life of suffering and imprisonment, retired animals can live peacefully. In reality, continue to be exploited, used as an attraction and made available for photo shoots.
Several citizens and associations have expressed doubts about the safety of the structure, although the owner claims to be an expert trainer, having worked for over twenty years in circuses and amusement parks. Furthermore, the conditions in which the leopards were forced to live have often been denounced, sleep deprived and held in cages that are too small.
After this terrible and very serious accident, Peta asked for the definitive closure of the structure.
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Source of reference: BBC / News.de
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