Likely tiger escaped from pen before killing zoo worker, police say
Cumbria Police says it is likely a tiger which fatally injured a zoo worker escaped from its pen.
Sarah McClay was attacked at South Lakes Wild Animal Park on Friday.
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Sarah McClay was attacked at South Lakes Wild Animal Park on Friday.
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