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Tigers kill circus trainer in Italy: report
ROME, July 5, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A group of tigers at a circus in southern
Italy attacked and killed their veteran trainer during rehearsals, Italian
media reported Friday.
One tiger attacked Ettore Weber, 61, on Thursday under the big top in
Triggiano, in the popular southern tourist destination of Puglia, before
three other tigers joined in.
The tigers toyed with the body for several minutes before emergency
services and staff could intervene, Italian media said.
Around 40 countries, including 20 in Europe, have at least partially
banned the use of wild animals in circus performances.
Britain plans to enact such a ban from next year.
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