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Woman Attacked By Polar Bear

Woman Attacked By Polar Bear

German police say the woman was attacked after jumping a fence and entering the polar bear exhibit during feeding time.


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A polar bear attacked a woman at the Berlin Zoo Friday afternoon. This picture shows what happened after she climbed a fence and jumped into its habitat during feeding time, accrording to police.

One adult polar bear bit her several times after she plunged into the moat, police said. Zoo workers tossed rescue rings toward the woman to hoist her out and distract polar bears swimming nearby.The woman was severely injured and was being treated at a hospital, police said.

It's unclear why the woman entered the bear habitat, but police issued her a citation for trespassing.

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