Even if you think the animals are not going to harm you because you're feeding them, they WILL. They're WILD animals and that's plain instinct!
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An elderly man did not suspect that what he was doing may lead to his death, according to emergency workers in Italy.
Police in Italy said that a 72-year-old man was killed by three tigers inside a closed zoo in northern Italy, after he entered the cage to feed the hungry animals.
The zoo, which is located in the mountainous area in Pinerolo near Turin, was closed down due to financial difficulties back in 2009 and its owners had failed to relocate nine tigers and a leopard.
The tigers suddenly attacked the man, as he fed them, and his wife ran to call for help. Emergency services confirmed his death at the scene.
Locals had previously expressed concern about the tigers, that were not castrated and they recently had puppies. Source 1
Based on the article, he fed the animals before and I suppose he felt confidence that they won't hurt him, but he was wrong. What a foolish decision, hope he rests in peace.
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