"Extremely Rare Incident"... Tiger Bites Trainer at Australian Theme Park

Theme Park Gaining Huge Popularity in Australia
Veteran Trainer Attacked by Tiger
Paramedics: "Injured Trainer's Health Condition Stable"

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A veteran trainer was bitten on the arm by a tiger at a zoo in Australia.

According to a BBC report on the 2nd, a trainer was attacked by a tiger and hospitalized at the theme park "Dreamworld" located in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. A female trainer in her 40s, identified as Ms. A, who worked there, was injured on her arm when the tiger she was caring for charged at her at around 9:01 a.m. local time on the 2nd. She was immediately transported to Gold Coast University Hospital and received treatment. Queensland Ambulance stated, "She was very pale at the time but overall in good health, so transport was possible," and added, "She sustained wounds on the attacked area but is currently in a stable condition."

The injured trainer was confirmed to be one of the most experienced and seasoned staff members at Dreamworld. The management described the incident as "an extremely rare occurrence" and said they would "thoroughly investigate the circumstances." Previously, in 2011, a male Bengal tiger named "Kato" (then 9 years old) living there had also attacked two trainers.

Meanwhile, Tiger Island within Dreamworld, where the accident occurred, is known as one of the few interactive tiger exhibits in the world. Opened about 30 years ago, visitors can watch the animals move as if sliding through water puddles. There are also two feeding shows held daily. Approximately 2 million people visit this theme park annually, and it is known to be home to nine Sumatran and Bengal tigers.

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