SF Zoo's Official Statement Released
(Why, yes, we do plan on running this into the ground. Thank you for asking.)
SF Zoo just released an official statement about yesterday's attack, expressing their "deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the victim killed in the December 25, 2007." They also mention that it "is anticipated that the Zoo will reopen tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For information please visit www.sfzoo.org."
While this fatal and accidental meeting of man and beast is devastating, we can only hope -- guiltily, of course -- that yesterday's tiger attack results in an appearance by four-on-the-floor Neda Ruiz on behalf of Tatiana. Really, no fatal mauling story would be complete without her.
Anyway, check out the SF Zoo's full statement after the jump.
Update: The SF zoo will remain closed tomorrow, December 27.
The San Francisco Zoo wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the victim killed in the December 25, 2007 incident involving a Siberian tiger at the San Francisco Zoo. Out thoughts are also with the two people injured, we wish them a full recovery.At approximately 5:00 p.m., on Friday December 25, 2007 the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco Fire Department responded to an incident involving a Siberian tiger and San Francisco Zoo guests. One guest was killed and two others were injured. The situation required that the tiger be killed. There is an ongoing police investigation, and the Zoo will also mount its own internal investigation.
Zoo Director Manual A. Mollinedo wants to commend and express deep gratitude to the individuals involved with yesterday’s activities, including the staff and respondents from the San Francisco police and fire departments.
The Zoo is closed today, December 26, 2007 while the investigation continues. It is anticipated that the Zoo will reopen tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For information please visit www.sfzoo.org.