Overview
- Authorities say the man climbed a wall of over six meters and used a tree to access the enclosure before the attack.
- The victim was identified by media as Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, with reports citing a history of mental-health issues including schizophrenia.
- City and zoo officials state perimeter barriers met technical standards and describe the incident as unforeseeable.
- Smartphone video posted on social media shows the breach and the lioness, Leona, engaging the intruder as bystanders react.
- Zoo staff say Leona will not be euthanized and remains under veterinary observation due to stress following the incident.