Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Hangzhou Safari Park Pulls Bear From Shows After Onstage Attack on Keeper

Park officials attribute the lunge to food-driven behavior, triggering a safety review.

Overview

  • Video from the weekend show captured a roughly 46-second struggle as a black bear knocked a keeper down in front of spectators.
  • Staff used chairs and poles to separate the animal, regaining control after the bear lunged a second time.
  • The park said no injuries were reported to the keeper or the bear and confirmed the episode ended without medical treatment.
  • Officials said the keeper carried apples and carrots for training rewards, which likely prompted the bear’s reaction.
  • Management removed the bear from performances and opened an investigation, saying security measures will be strengthened as online calls grow to curb animal shows.