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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 13, 2007 11:19:32 GMT -5
Cheetahs Maul Woman to Death at Zoo in Belgium
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
BRUSSELS, Belgium — An animal lover was mauled to death by cheetahs after entering their cage at a zoo in northern Belgium, authorities and zoo officials said Monday.
Karen Aerts, 37, of Antwerp, was found dead in the cage, Olmense Zoo spokesman Jan Libot said. Police said they ruled out any foul play.
Authorities believe Aerts, a regular visitor to the zoo, hid in the park late Sunday until it closed and managed to find the keys to the cheetah cage.
"Karen loved animals. Unfortunately the cheetahs betrayed her trust," Libot said.
One of the cats that killed Aerts was named Bongo, whom the woman had adopted under a special program. She paid for Bongo's food, Libot said.
Animal rights group GAIA called for the immediate closure of the zoo, located 55 miles northeast of Brussels, saying it was unsafe for both visitors and the cats.
Rudy Demotte, the Belgian minister responsible for animal welfare, sent a team to investigate.
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Post by drgreyhound on Feb 13, 2007 11:23:18 GMT -5
"Karen loved animals. Unfortunately the cheetahs betrayed her trust," Libot said. Sounds PETA-esque...and it doesn't get any dumber than PETA!!
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 13, 2007 12:33:15 GMT -5
Lets go pet the nice kitty. Sheesh.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 13, 2007 13:26:04 GMT -5
Nice kitty!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by larryhagmansliver on Feb 13, 2007 21:21:30 GMT -5
What was going to be the upside to entering the cage?
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 13, 2007 21:38:59 GMT -5
What was going to be the upside to entering the cage? I'm guessing she has watched too may Disney flicks and just wanted to cuddle the cats.
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Post by lugnutz on Feb 13, 2007 22:55:24 GMT -5
I suppose she's "paid in full" for the food now!
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