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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alexander Butler

Zoo worker mauled to death by tiger after it escaped during behind-the-scenes tour

The zoo worker was killed by a tiger at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo (file photo) - (Yoninah/CC BY-SA 3.0)

A zoo worker has been mauled to death by a tiger after it escaped an enclosure while being fed.

Uriel Nuri, 36, was rushed to hospital with extensive head injuries after he was found unconscious at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo on Friday.

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