Two zookeepers are recovering after a wolf attack at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, near the Michigan border. The incident took place on Wednesday while the zookeepers were working in the wolf exhibit.

Details of the Incident

According to zoo officials, the attack occurred unexpectedly as the zookeepers were performing their duties within the exhibit. One of the zookeepers managed to escape the enclosure, while the other required assistance from firefighters to be rescued.

Visitors at the zoo expressed their surprise at the event. Erin Graham, a zoo guest, remarked, “The animals were just mostly sleeping while we were in there… I’m surprised that that would happen, because there looks like multiple like cages where they’re separated.”

Zoo’s Response and Current Status

In response to the incident, the zoo released a statement indicating that a wolf had passed away overnight from natural causes, and the attack happened subsequently. The zoo has temporarily closed the wolf exhibit as a precautionary measure.

The zookeepers involved in the attack are currently in stable condition, and the zoo is conducting a thorough review of the incident to ensure the safety of both staff and visitors in the future.

Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.