Veterinary doctor killed in hippopotamus attack in Karnataka zoo, inquiry ordered

BENGALURU: (Mar 20) A veterinary doctor, who had entered an enclosure to provide medical care at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga, died after being attacked by a hippopotamus.

The deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy (26), had been recently appointed on a contract basis, office of Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said in a statement.

She was attacked by the hippopotamus around 11.30 pm on Thursday while attending to a wild animal, it said.