Model attacked by leopard during photo shoot

The 36-year-old model received injuries on her head during Tuesday’s attack and was taken by helicopter to a specialty clinic.

The animal owner was being investigated on suspicion of negligent bodily harm, according to dpa. File photo

German police are investigating a leopard attack on a model who suffered severe injuries during a photo shoot, according to the dpa news agency.

The focus is on the 48-year-old owner of the leopard involved in the attack, one of two she keeps along with other animals at a compound in the town of Nebra in eastern Germany, dpa said.