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Graphic Video: Lion Attacks and Kills Trainer in Alexandria

Lion tamer Shaheen Islam died days after one of his lions charged him during a circus act.

Staff Writer

A 35-year-old Egyptian lion tamer was killed by one of his lions while performing a circus number in Alexandria’s Lion Village, reports Al Arabiya.  

Shaheen Islam died of his wounds in the intensive care unit of a local hospital following the attack, which took place during a show he was giving to students. The lion charged the trainer when he turned his back to it, facing his horrified audience.

The attack left Islam with a fractured skull and chest, and abdominal bleeding.

Islam had trained lions for 10 years, according to his brother, who also explained to Al Arabiya that the lion was recently procured by circus management from South Africa.  

Circus owner Sharif Emam said that the fatal attack by the 200 kg lion happened within 30 seconds.  

Photo: EPA