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Woman recovering after losing arm to lion mauling at Queensland zoo

A woman who was mauled by an African lion in a "horrific" attack at a Queensland zoo remains stable in hospital after losing her arm in the incident. The woman, in her 50s, was airlifted to Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital on Sunday …

New details emerge as woman loses her arm after being attacked by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo

By MATT JONES FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:13 EDT, 6 July 2025 | Updated: 23:21 EDT, 6 July 2025 The woman who lost her arm in a lion attack at a Queensland zoo on Sunday had known and worked alongside the animal for decades.  The incident …

Visitor ‘well-versed in safety protocols’ loses arm in lion attack at zoo: report

A woman in her 50s is believed to have lost an arm when a lion mauled her at an Australian zoo Sunday morning, according to authorities and reports. The terrifying incident unfolded around 8:20 a.m. at the Darling Downs Zoo near Toowoomba in Queensland as …

Lion Attack at Darling Downs Zoo: Who Was the Victim – and Were the Keepers to Blame?

A woman in her 50s was critically injured following a lion attack at Queensland's Darling Downs Zoo on Sunday morning. As investigations continue, questions are being raised about the zoo's safety procedures and whether its animal management …

Lion attack at Darling Downs Zoo: Long-time worker injured, investigation under way

“This is something that she has done many, many times over the past 20 years. “She is well-versed in safety protocols around potentially dangerous animals. “Inexplicably, at this stage, one animal grabbed her by one arm and caused severe damage to it. At …

All the North Somerset locations on the Gromit Unleashed trail including pub and zoo

Cracking days out are guaranteed in Bristol this summer as the much-anticipated Gromit Unleashed 3 trail returns. After a seven-year hiatus, Wallace and Gromit are back in the city they were created in, with 53 sculptures each inspired by a different theme …

Hattiesburg Zoo aims to be enjoyable for all

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Every first Sunday of the month, the Hattiesburg Zoo hosts sensory days. It’s where the staff at the zoo make the environment quieter and calmer. “It’s the kind of day that we have for all sorts of guests to come in and benefit …

Zoo says owner’s relative lost arm in lioness attack

A lion attacks a woman in an Australian zoo, severely injuring her arm

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A woman has sustained severe injuries to an arm when she was attacked by a lion at an Australian zoo. The Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland state said the 50-year-old woman was watching animal keepers working in the zoo’s …

Lion victim in recovery after losing arm in zoo mauling

The woman, in her 50s, was airlifted to Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital on Sunday after being bitten on the arm by the lion at Darling Downs Zoo in Pilton, a small town in Queensland's Toowoomba region.

'Tragic incident': Zoo says owner's relative lost arm in lioness attack

Emergency services were called to Darling Downs Zoo in Pilton, south of Toowoomba, about 8.23am after the woman in her 50s was attacked from outside an enclosure by a captive-born female lion. The zoo said in a statement the woman was not in the animal…

Woman suffers ‘significant’ injury to arm after being mauled by animal at Queensland zoo

A woman has suffered significant injuries after being bitten by an animal at a Queensland zoo. The woman, in her 50s, was attacked at Darling Downs zoo, in Pilton, about 50km south of Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, at about 8.32am on Sunday. The woman was …

Lion victim yet to be interviewed after zoo attack

Woman who lost arm in lion attack at Queensland zoo to undergo surgery

A woman who was bitten by a lion at a zoo west of Brisbane is set to undergo another surgery this morning. The woman in her 50s suffered a severe injury while watching keepers working in the carnivore enclosure at the Darling Downs Zoo, south of Toowoomba, …

Queensland zoo says it 'won't punish' big cat after attack

Zoo owner’s response to claims lions tortured and starved

In the heated statement, the zoo operator also lashed out at media for “mis-reporting” the attack and claimed they had not been able to interview the woman yet to “establish what led to this tragic incident”. The woman was flown to Brisbane’s Princess …

Sensory-friendly dinosaurs return to Roger Williams Park Zoo

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence is bringing back sensory friendly mornings. They happen an hour before the animatronic dinosaur trail opens to the public. The park says it's designed for those who may have sensory …

Largo’s DK Farms breaks the petting zoo stereotype with fun for all ages

LARGO, Fla. — Tucked away just off Ulmerton Road, DK Farms and Gardens is not your typical petting zoo. Whether it’s mini golf for the older crowd or a foam machine for the kids, there is no age limit here. Everyone gets to meet the locals. “Being involved …

Bike rider fatally hit by bus outside Taronga Zoo remembered as loving dad and motorsport figure

A cyclist who died after being hit by a bus outside a Sydney zoo is being remembered as a loving father of two. New Zealand businessman and motor racing entrepreneur, Tim Miles was on a morning ride with his wife on a cycling track outside Taronga Zoo when …

Healthcare Boss Academy Founder Jason Duprat Seeks FANA Board of Directors Position to Advance Florida CRNA Interests

Accomplished Healthcare Entrepreneur and Former Navy Officer Brings Proven Leadership Experience to Strengthen Professional Advocacy ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Healthcare Boss Academy announced its strong …

STARRS Announces Town Hall With Stanley Ridgley

The guest speaker is Stanley Ridgley, PhD, a professor, former military intelligence officer and author of a new book. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STARRS officials announce a town hall via Zoom with …

COA Applauds Technical Fix to IRA Drug Pricing Policy That Threatens Cancer Care

Bipartisan House Legislation Will Protect Patient Access to Cancer and Other Complex Therapies by Preventing Destruction of Independent Medical Practices WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology …

VETCOMM US Secures $108M in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Nearly 200 Veterans in June 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VETCOMM US is pleased to announce that in June 2025, the organization assisted 193 veterans in obtaining VA disability ratings, a large percentage of which achieved the highest …

AMCD: Hezbollah Must be Disarmed before Lebanon Can Join Abraham Accords

The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy recommends the Trump administration establish a special task force on Lebanon. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited …

All Defendants Served as Full U.S. Seafood Industry Joins Legal Fight Against Empire Wind

From Boat to Market to Plate... Entire American Seafood Chain Now in Federal Lawsuit to Stop Foreign-Controlled Empire Wind Project TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Boat to Market to Plate, Entire American …

HIR Wellness Institute’s Daughters of Tradition to Visit UN; Milwaukee Mayor Names July 14 Daughters of Tradition Day

Community send-off to be held July 14 at 4:30 p.m. before youth cohort departs for New York City MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The HIR Wellness Institute proudly announces that participants in its Daughters of …

New Report: Despite Leading in Medical Education, New York Ranks 49th in Hospital Access

A new study reveals that despite world-class medical schools, many states face a dire shortage of accessible hospitals and staff. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - New York ranks 49th nationally for hospital …

From Crisis to Cinematic Courage: Haiti International Film Festival Marks 10 Years of Liberation Through Storytelling

Hosted by Actor Béchir Sylvain, "Liberty: The Art of Liberation in Haitian Cinema", HIFF’s theme, opens on August 16 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Haiti …

Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh holds congressional briefing in D.C.

In America’s capital, members of Swiss parliament, hosted by CSI, present plan for a peace forum to negotiate Armenian Christians' safe return to their homeland WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Does the U.S. believe …

WATCH: Oversight Committee Releases Dr. O’Connor’s Deposition Video

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today released the video of Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s deposition as part of the investigation of the cover-up of President Biden’s cognitive decline and potentially unauthorized executive actions …

Chairman Comer Statement on Dr. O’Connor Pleading the Fifth

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement after Dr. O’Connor pled the Fifth at his deposition: “It’s clear there was a conspiracy to cover up President Biden’s cognitive …

Justice Department Secures Ruling to Allow Idaho Forest Landscape Resilience Project to Proceed

Last week, a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho cleared the way for the Forest Service’s Buckskin Saddle Project on the Panhandle National Forest to proceed. The forest is in northwest Idaho’s panhandle region, and the project …

Justice Department Sues California for Violating Title IX, Denying Girls Athletic Opportunities

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division today filed suit to enforce Title IX and protect California female student athletes from unfair competition and reckless endangerment by male participation on female high-school sports teams. According to the …

New Executive Order on “Gold Standard Science”: FOIA Implications

On May 23, 2025, President Trump issued a new Executive Order No. 14303, “Restoring Gold Standard Science.”  This Executive Order is “committed to restoring a gold standard for science to ensure that federally funded research is transparent, rigorous, and …

Attorney General Bondi, Secretary McMahon Announce DOJ Suit Against California for Violating Title IX

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Live Entertainment CEO Indicted for Orchestrating Conspiracy to Rig Bidding Process for Public University Arena

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Timothy J. Leiweke, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oak View Group (OVG), for orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas, …

Two Former West Virginia Correctional Officers Sentenced on Federal Civil Rights Charges in Connection with Death of ...

Two former correctional officers from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, were sentenced today for their roles in an assault that resulted in the death of a pretrial detainee, identified by the initials Q.B., on March 1, 2022. Mark Holdren …

Department of Justice Subpoenas Doctors and Clinics Involved in Performing Transgender Medical Procedures on Children

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Justice announced that it has sent more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics involved in performing transgender medical procedures on children. The Department’s investigations include healthcare fraud, false …

Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to Prison in Vast Alien Smuggling Conspiracy

A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the United States was sentenced today in the Western District of Texas for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over 11 …