Karachi zookeeper attacked by lion says in better health now

KARACHI: A zookeper who was injured by a lion a day prior said Wednesday the attack occurred because his hand slipped while feeding the animal and it caught hold of him.

In a video message, Kanoo, the zookeeper, said he was in better health now.

Kanoo said it was his duty to feed the animals daily but on the day of the incident, his hand had slipped and the lion got a hold of him. The zoo director, Qamar Ayub, had assured him of complete support, as well as assistance in his medical treatment, he added.

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Kanoo has been feeding and cleaning cages of the animals for the past five years.

A day prior, the Karachi Zoo's lion had gotten hold of Kanoo and severely injured him. Kanoo was feeding the animal at around 5 PM whereas the official feeding time, according to zoo director, Ayub, was in the afternoon under the supervision of a zoologist and a veterinary doctor.

Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar had also taken notice of the incident and ordered an inquiry into the matter. Further, it was reported that an inquiry would be conducted against the zookeeper for going against the standard operating procedures.