Three of the lions pinned him down for several minutes and had to be enticed away by keepers before the man could be helped. He was airlifted to a hospital with serious chest injuries and was described as being in critical condition. The Bible recounts the story of Daniel who spent a night in a lions' den, protected from injury by his religious faith. Zoo director Jo Gipps expressed regret at Monday's mauling and defended security arrangements. We greatly regret the incursion today and the injuries suffered by this man.
Security is as tight as is reasonably possible.