Animal lover mauled to death after entering big cat enclosure at zoo

[Morg]

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Animal lover mauled to death after entering cheetah cage at Belgian zoo
The Associated Press
Published: February 12, 2007

BRUSSELS, Belgium: An animal lover was mauled to death by cheetahs at a zoo in northern Belgium, authorities and zoo officials said Monday.

It was unclear why Karen Aerts, 37, entered the cheetah cage late Sunday, Olmense Zoo spokesman Jan Libot said. She was found dead in the cage, Libot told VTM television.

Aerts, from the city of Antwerp, was a regular visitor to the zoo, which is 90 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of Brussels.

One of the cats that killed her was named Bongo. Aerts had adopted Bongo under a special program, paying for food for the cat, Libot said.

"Karen loved animals. Unfortunately the cheetahs betrayed her trust," he said.

Police said they were investigating why Aerts entered the cage, but ruled out any foul play.

They believe she hid somewhere in the park after it closed and managed to find the keys to the cheetah cage.

Animal rights group GAIA called for the immediate closure of the zoo, saying it was unsafe for both visitors and for the cats it is home to.

Rudy Demotte, Belgian minister responsible for animal welfare, has sent a team of inspectors

Unfortunately the cheetahs betrayed her trust

Next time, bring cheetos!

 

[tzarinna]

What a dumb ass.

 

[terry78]

The cheetahs betrayed her.

I'm sorry, I just burst out laughing after reading that. These people that love their animals so much, ANY animal can turn on you, even your own pet. They can't talk, so you don't know what the **** they're thinking. Personally, I think they're all just biding their time until we get so content they just maul all our asses and take over.

 

[Fran]

Talk about irony.

 

[Kazaire]

That's depressing. *Eyes my dog as he walks by*

 

[Honey Vibe]

very amusing, Kazaire. Post in community more

 

[Hades]

I bet she went outside the Cheeta's den every morning and watched it for hours, while doodling it in her journal, while also writing erotic fiction involving her and the cheetah. Unfortunately one day her lust grew to strong and she threw herself at the cheetah. But of course, the cheetah ate her, because she's a dumbass!!

seriously what a dumbass

any giant cat could rip us to shreds so easily without even trying.

 

[Master Chief]

Maybe she saw that lion give that lady a hug, and was like, "I am so jealous!"

 

[Darthphere]

9 lives.

 

[Ben Urich]

One of the cats that killed her was named Bongo. Aerts had adopted Bongo under a special program, paying for food for the cat, Libot said.

Dept. of Irony.

 

[chaseter]

What a loser. I want to pet the mean kitty mommy.

 

[Kritish]

Cheetahs? I didn't think that those were dangerous to humans.

 

[Danger Mouse]

Maybe she was murdered. Maybe someone killed her and dumped her there to get rid of any incriminating evidence.

 

[bored]

Reminds me of "Grizzly Man". You can love animals without getting close to them.

 

[chaseter]

Maybe she was murdered. Maybe someone killed her and dumped her there to get rid of any incriminating evidence.

The lions killed her and dumped it off on the cheetahs. Poor cheetahs.

 

[Danger Mouse]

The lions killed her and dumped it off on the cheetahs. Poor cheetahs.

I heard it was the penguins.

 

[ScottyBBadd]

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Unfortunately the cheetahs betrayed her trust

Next time, bring cheetos!

You know Chester loves Cheetos.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Reminds me of "Grizzly Man". You can love animals without getting close to them.

Too close? Certainly. He shouldn't have had his gf there either...
However he was intelligent in regards to animals and the environment. I thought his philosophy of being a kind warrior was right on. He just took it too far.

 

[britrogue]

This is ridiculous. Any animal lover knows that animals have to be treated with respect and ESPECIALLY wild animals. What the hell did she think was going to happen? The cheetahs will KNOW it was me that was paying for their food and therefore love me? How pathetic. Those cheetahs probably saw her as a threat and were defending themselves.

 

[Avangarde]

Pictures?

 

[Kyalesyin]

People that think wild animals are just like something out of a disney film are dumb. The Darwin Awards are full of people who've tried to pet lion cubs only to be mauled to death by the mother and stuff.

When will people figure this **** out?

 

[Mr Jide]

Cheetahs? I didn't think that those were dangerous to humans.

Only an idiot would think like that. A Cheetah is just as dangerous as a lion or a tiger or any other feline for that matter. These are wild beasts that kill, not play patty cake with their potential snacks

 

[tzarinna]

I remember going to the National Zoo with a friend in my HS days to enjoy our acid trip. Trying to act like we weren't in awe of the entrancing wrinkles of an elephant was hard. When we got to the lions,my friend was all like "hey I think it would be a beautiful experience to join the lions".
I gave her a quick reality check.

 

[jaguarr]

Ladies and gentlemen: Natural Selection.

jag

 

[Jerry]

Reminds me of "Grizzly Man". You can love animals without getting close to them.

Yeah, only difference was that the Grizzly numbnut brought his girlfriend along with him and got her killed as well. At least this idiot just got herself killed for her stupidity. Although it is said to be dumb to go live with your boyfriend among wild grizzly bears as well.

But this reminds me of a Discovery special that was just on a few days ago called Into The Lion's Den. This crazy zoologist basically gains the trust (or at least what is perceived to be trust) of a lion's den and after 3 months of slowly progressing towards them, is able to be within 10 feet of the cubs, lion, lioness all together without them becoming aggressive, basically just ignoring him. Thats some crazy ****.