A man has been killed in a savage lioness attack after he scaled the 20-foot wall of a zoo in a complex bid to enter the big cat's enclosure.

一名男子为进入大型猫科动物围栏，翻越动物园高达20英尺（逾6米）的围墙，闯入安全防护栏后，遭一头凶猛母狮袭击致死。



The man died today after breaking into the zoo in Parque Arruda Camara, known as Bica, in Joao Pessoa, Brazil, after scaling the more than six-metre wall and passing through security fences. He entered the enclosure after clambering over a tree, with the lioness descending on him the moment his feet touched the ground.

今日，该男子在闯入位于巴西若昂佩索阿市、名为帕克·阿鲁达·卡马拉的动物园后死亡。 他先是翻越围墙，穿过安全防护栏， 接着攀爬过一棵树进入围栏，双脚刚一落地，母狮便向他扑了过来。

Gruesome images captured the moment the beast set upon him, prompting a massive emergency response, including military police, who were among those rushing to the scene.

现场拍摄的惨烈画面显示，母狮扑向该男子，引发大规模紧急响应， 包括军警在内的多方人员迅速赶赴现场。

Local outlet TV Cabo Branco reported that the unnamed man may have had mental health issues, and the zoo was closed following the attack, with the Institute of Forensic Science of Paraíba (IPC) investigating. Zoo representatives said in a statement that consolation have been sent to the man's family, and that the park "deeply regrets the incident".

当地媒体TV Cabo Branco报道称，这名未透露姓名的男子可能存在精神健康问题。袭击发生后，动物园随即关闭， 巴伊亚州法医科学研究所（IPC）介入调查。 动物园代表在一份声明中表示，已向该男子家属致以慰问，并称园区“对此次事件深表遗憾”。

The spokesperson said: "This is an extremely sad episode for everyone, and we express our solidarity and condolences to the family and friends of the man, who has not yet been identified. As soon as the incident was reported, the park was immediately closed, following all safety protocols."

该发言人表示：“这是一起极其令人悲痛的事件， 我们向这位尚未确认身份的男子的家人和朋友表示慰问与哀悼。 事件一经报告，园区立即按照所有安全规程关闭。”

The statement added: "Bica will remain closed to visitors until the conclusion of the investigations and official procedures, prioritizing transparency and commitment to the safety of our visitors, employees and animals.

声明补充道：“在调查和官方程序结束前，Bica动物园将不对外开放， 优先确保透明度，并致力于保障游客、员工和动物的安全。”

"We reiterate that the park follows rigorous technical standards and safety protocols, and we are fully cooperating with all responsible bodies to clarify the facts. The Arruda Câmara Park expresses its solidarity with the family of the deceased man, deeply regrets the loss and wishes them strength during this difficult time."

“我们重申，园区遵循严格的技术标准和安全规程， 并正全力配合所有相关部门澄清事实。 阿鲁达·卡马拉公园向遇难者家属表示慰问， 对这一损失深表遗憾，并祝愿他们在这艰难时刻坚强。”

In a later update, the zoo said the lioness, named Leona, would not be euthanised and had experienced a "high level of stress" due to the incident. A spokesperson said in a statement posted to social media: "Leona, the lioness at Arruda Câmara Park, is doing well and will continue to receive all necessary care.

在后续更新中，动物园表示，涉事母狮名为利奥娜，不会对其实施安乐死，且该母狮因此次事件“承受了高度压力”。 一位发言人在社交媒体发布的声明中称：“阿鲁达·卡马拉公园的母狮利奥娜状况良好， 将继续接受一切必要照料。

"After the incident, she was immediately evaluated by the technical team and remains under continuous observation and monitoring, as she experienced a high level of stress. It is important to emphasize that euthanasia was never considered.

“事件发生后，技术团队立即对她进行了评估，并持续对其进行观察和监测， 因为她承受了高度压力。 需要强调的是，从未考虑过对她实施安乐死。”

Leona is healthy, does not exhibit aggressive behavior outside the context of the incident, and will not be euthanized. The protocol in situations like this provides exactly what is being done: monitoring, behavioral assessment, and specialized care.

利奥娜身体健康，除此次事件外，并无攻击性行为，不会对其安乐死。 此类情况的处理流程正是我们正在做的：监测、行为评估和专门照料。

"The Bica team, veterinarians, handlers, and technicians are fully dedicated to Leona's well-being, ensuring that she is well, emotionally stable, and resumes her routine safely."

“Bica团队、兽医、饲养员和技术人员正全力关注利奥娜的福祉，确保她情绪稳定， 安全恢复日常活动。”

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