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Lion That Mauled Intern Had Escaped From Cage

Broke woman's neck as she cleaned: report

(Newser) - The lion that killed an intern in a California animal park had escaped from its cage, and broke Dianna Hanson's neck while she was cleaning its outer enclosure, authorities say. "The gate of the cage was partially open, which allowed the lion called Cous Cous," who weighed...

Intern Mauled to Death at Big Cat Sanctuary

Dianna Hanson had started California internship in January

(Newser) - Tragedy in California yesterday, where a 24-year-old was mauled to death by a lion at a big cat sanctuary. The AP identifies the victim as Dianna Hanson, an intern at Project Survival's Cat Haven whose father described her as "absolutely fearless." The Los Angeles Times reports on...

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