Man throws himself at lions at Santiago's Metropolitan Zoo

Two lions were killed after they severely mauled a man who stripped naked and entered their enclosure in an apparent suicide attempt in Chile early on Saturday, authorities said.

Man throws himself at lions at Santiago's Metropolitan Zoo

The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was said to be in a grave condition.

Director Alejandra Montalba of Santiago’s Metropolitan Zoo told local media the park was crowded with visitors at the time of the incident.

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