In Russia, a circus panther attacked a 3-year-old boy: details of the incident
On the evening of October 28, a tragedy almost occurred in one of the Russian cities.
In Angarsk (a settlement near Irkutsk) a circus panther attacked a little boy.
The child was injured and taken to a healthcare facility.
This was reported on the website of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Irkutsk Region.
What is known about what happened in Angarsk
Yesterday evening, a local resident visited a private traveling circus with his three-year-old son.
The man and his child wanted to take a photo with the panther.
During filming, a wild animal attacked the boy.
The incident resulted in the baby receiving injuries. The injured child was taken to a medical facility.
A criminal case has been opened on the incident under Article 238 of the Russian Criminal Code.
Law enforcement officials admit that services intended for children were provided that did not meet safety requirements.
At the moment, investigators are establishing all the circumstances of the incident.
