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

Veteran zookeeper Jian Rangkharasamee violated safety protocols by exiting his vehicle in the lion enclosure, leading to a fatal attack by six or seven lions at Safari World.

  • A longtime zookeeper, Jian Rangkarassamee, was mauled to death by a pack of lions at Safari World Bangkok on September 10, as he exited his vehicle in the open enclosure.
  • The lions attacked for about 15 minutes in front of shocked tourists, who were unable to help.
  • Inspection results revealed damaged fences and inadequate safety measures at the zoo, with authorities urging the need for stricter safety standards.
  • Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand called for banning private ownership of lions and relocating them to sanctuaries, highlighting the dangers posed by wild animals in captivity.
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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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The Thaiger broke the news in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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