The jaguar who attacked a woman taking a selfie won't be put down
Good news everyone: The jaguar who attacked a woman taking a selfie will live.
The woman reportedly crossed over a barrier near the jaguar enclosure at the Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona on Saturday to take a photo with the cats when one reached out and slashed her arm. Paramedics took her to a nearby hospital to treat the non life-threatening injuries, according to a statement from the zoo.
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"Please understand why barriers are put in place," the zoo tweeted. "Sending prayers to the family tonight."
Please understand why barriers are put in place. Sending prayers to the family tonight. pic.twitter.com/2MPb8bXhwR
— Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park (@ZooWildlife) March 10, 2019
In the comments of a Fox 10 Phoenix video that showed the aftermath of the incident (content warning for gruesome imagery), Twitter users shamed the woman and threatened to boycott the zoo if they put the jaguar down.
But the Wildlife World Zoo assured its followers that the jaguar won't be euthanized.
She won’t be put down.
— Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park (@ZooWildlife) March 10, 2019
Others thanked the zoo for protecting the jaguar, who was just trying to defend her territory.
Thank you , thank you ... thank you! @ZooWildlife for not even considering the thought of putting down your beautiful Jaguar....👏🏼❤️
**Never put an animal down for reacting to a situation that an incompetent human creates! 🐾— L.N.nobile (@olivianobile) March 10, 2019
Thank God, I was ready to fly there and freak out lol.
— mama goose (@theduckie908) March 10, 2019
Thank you. Like seriously.
— laura weiler (@Laura23170) March 10, 2019
Thank you! There is no need for the Jaguar to be put down and thank you that you won’t! It is common sense that you don’t go past boundaries where visitors aren’t allowed!
— Sarah Horsegirl (@SarahHorsegirl) March 10, 2019
According to AZ Central, the local Sheriff's has not yet said whether the woman would be charged or cited for crossing the boundaries.
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