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35. or maybe the LION just wanted to play - like a big kitty cat?

Fri Mar 8, 2013, 02:12 PM

Mar 2013

When the attack occurred, Anderson said that he and two other Cat Haven workers had left to take a cheetah to exhibit at a local school. Hanson and another worker were left behind.

Whether Hanson was performing a function that placed her in danger is being investigated by Cal-OSHA, which also is trying to determine if employees were properly instructed about potential danger, as required.

"There should have been procedures that very clearly stated what the employees were required to do in order to not get killed," said agency spokesman Peter Melton, who added that documentation about the warning had not yet been provided by Cat Haven.

The owner of the zoo said Thursday that safety protocols were in place but he would not discuss them because they are a part of the law enforcement investigation.

Dale Anderson said that he's the only person allowed in the enclosure when lions are present.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57573176/lion-killed-woman-as-she-was-cleaning-enclosure/

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Coroner's office says lion escaped cage to attack woman [View all] Mrs. Overall Mar 2013 OP

This was clearly an accident-nothing stupid or diabolical. Greybnk48 Mar 2013 #1

Vile disgusting freepers fitman Mar 2013 #24

Post removed Post removed Mar 2013 #27

It Was An Accident That Should Not Have Happened DallasNE Mar 2013 #45

My first guess was that it was something like this. FourScore Mar 2013 #2

something as simple as leaving a gate not secure. Sunlei Mar 2013 #3

This article says she was talking on her cell phone as it happened Baclava Mar 2013 #4

And how are judgmental comments helpful in the face of this tragedy? pnwmom Mar 2013 #5

still sounds too distracted to me - 'Seconds from disaster' Baclava Mar 2013 #6

So you're operating under the illusion that a person can outrun a lion? (nt) jeff47 Mar 2013 #9

I guess we'll never know how things could have turned out differently Baclava Mar 2013 #10

No, shit just happens. jeff47 Mar 2013 #11

depends on how close she was to her exit - maybe her back was turned to the lion Baclava Mar 2013 #12

So she runs for the gate, and then the lion easily shoves its way through when she tries to close it jeff47 Mar 2013 #13

Full grown lions are dangerous, mkay? Baclava Mar 2013 #16

So you think calling her dumb is not blaming her? jeff47 Mar 2013 #17

Doesn't really matter what I think - she's dead - one swat from a paw Baclava Mar 2013 #18

So why dance on her grave? jeff47 Mar 2013 #19

sounds like you're adding your own prejudices there, sport Baclava Mar 2013 #22

Hey, I'm not the one calling her dumb. jeff47 Mar 2013 #25

I didn't call her dumb - that's you projecting Baclava Mar 2013 #28

Wow, that's a really pathetic attempt at weaseling out of it. jeff47 Mar 2013 #29

your bullying will get you nowhere with me Baclava Mar 2013 #32

Recounting your own words is bullying? jeff47 Mar 2013 #36

I'm just trying to get an idea why she was killed, attacking others for their thoughts is your job Baclava Mar 2013 #37

You said, "How is that not dumb?" A callous and snarky reaction, IMO. n/t pnwmom Mar 2013 #41

That's the great thing about open exchange of ideas! tabasco Mar 2013 #48

She was using a walkie-talkie provided by the facility tabasco Mar 2013 #52

I find you line of argument pathetic and cruel. nm rhett o rick Mar 2013 #15

Life is cruel Baclava Mar 2013 #20

For you... tabasco Mar 2013 #49

I think fear somethingshiny Mar 2013 #50

Very well put. And welcome to DU. nm rhett o rick Mar 2013 #51

No, but bitchkitty Mar 2013 #31

or maybe the LION just wanted to play - like a big kitty cat? Baclava Mar 2013 #35

are you suggesting she could've fended off the attack if not on her phone? frylock Mar 2013 #38

I don't think she should have been in there at all if it wasn't safe. Baclava Mar 2013 #40

it sounds like someone was careless in ensuring that the feeding cage was properly latched.. frylock Mar 2013 #44

Remind me again why we need to cage big cats at all. Not you, OPer, but anyone. nt valerief Mar 2013 #7

Well, the alternative would be to euthanize the cats in question. geek tragedy Mar 2013 #14

But why are they there in the first place? Leave them in the wild to begin with. valerief Mar 2013 #21

A lot of them are born in captivity. geek tragedy Mar 2013 #23

"But why are they there in the first place? Leave them in the wild to begin with." fitman Mar 2013 #26

It would be best if they had they're own environment, if we could keep those areas safe CTyankee Mar 2013 #46

It was an unfortunate accident. Beacool Mar 2013 #8

I'm with you Mrs Overall. savalez Mar 2013 #30

R.I.P. to them both: Ms. Hanson and Cous Cous Auggie Mar 2013 #33

Accidents happen unfortunately. hamsterjill Mar 2013 #34

I think "Darwin Award" comments should be a TOS violation. It's creepy the lack of empathy people Ed Suspicious Mar 2013 #39

Some people do deserve it, but I agree that it gets tossed around too freely. Xithras Mar 2013 #43

shes dead MFM008 Mar 2013 #42

Agreed. Let's put this subject to rest. n/t RebelOne Mar 2013 #47