Two cases were initiated after the death of a zoo employee in Chita

In Chita, after an inspection of the Amodovo Zoo, two administrative cases were initiated against its director. The check was conducted after the death of an employee who was attacked by a deer.

The inspection was carried out with the participation of specialists from the regional Rosselkhoznadzor department. It turned out that the zoo does not have medicines for immobilizing animals, the structures of cages, pens and enclosures do not correspond to the design documentation, and the locks, latches and locks on them are located in places accessible to animals.

Proceedings were initiated against the zoo director for non-compliance with the requirements for the use of animals and their maintenance, for violating the requirements for handling animal by-products. The Environmental Prosecutor's office has sent a submission to the zoo administration, writes ChitaMedia news agency.

The incident occurred on September 28. The deer escaped from the enclosure, three employees tried to drive it back. One of them died.

Earlier it was reported that American hunter and millionaire Asher Watkins was killed by a buffalo while hunting in the South African province of Limpopo. The hunted animal weighing 1.3 tons suddenly attacked the 52-year-old shooter, killing him on the spot.

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