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Lions Kill Longtime Keeper at Bangkok's Safari World in Front of Tourists

The 58-year-old zookeeper exited his vehicle against safety protocols and was fatally mauled by lions in a 15-minute attack witnessed by tourists, prompting an investigation and enclosure closure.

  • A zookeeper, Jian Rangkharasamee, was killed by lions at Safari World in Bangkok on September 10, as he exited his vehicle to feed them, according to Nation Thailand.
  • The lions mauled Jian for about 15 minutes before another keeper rescued him, but he died later at the hospital, as reported by the Bangkok Post.
  • Officials confirmed that the drive-through area will remain closed until safety measures are revised, as indicated by the Department of National Parks.
  • An autopsy revealed that Jian suffered multiple severe injuries, including a broken neck and torn windpipe.
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An official of Safari World Park in Bangkok, Thailand, lost his life on Wednesday, September 10th after being attacked by a pack of lions.The incident occurred in front of several tourists, who could not intervene to avoid the tragic outcome.The incident occurred around 11 a.m., local time, when Jian Rangkharasamee, 58, descended from his vehicle in the area destined for the cats.At that time, one of the lions approached behind and knocked him d…

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Lions at a safari park in Bangkok tore apart their keeper in front of visitors after he violated safety rules. The attack lasted about 15 minutes before other park workers managed to drive the pack away.

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Scrutiny on Thai zoo grows after lion attack

A Thai zoo has temporarily closed its predator zone after lions mauled a zookeeper to death, wildlife officials said Friday, as scrutiny on the park's animal treatment intensified.

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Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors

The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.

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The Thaiger broke the news in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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