Tirupati: A man was killed by a lion at the Sri Venkateshwara Zoological Park in Tirupati when he entered the lion’s enclosure and tried to take a selfie with the animal. The man, identified as Prahlad Gurjar, is a resident of Rajasthan.
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According to preliminary information, on Thursday, the man, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, entered the lion’s enclosure to take a picture. After the lion roared, he attempted to escape by climbing a tree. However, he slipped and fell and the ferocious animal attacked and killed him. It reportedly ate his head.
The man is said to have behaved in a way to provoke the lion. The animal was immediately locked up in the closed enclosure.
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On receiving the information, the police and the forest department officials reached the spot and started an investigation into the matter. The zoo has been temporarily closed, restricting visitors entry.
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