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Skydiver Accidentally Lands in Dutch Zoo's Bonobo Enclosure

The parachutist was blown off course by wind and narrowly avoided landing in more dangerous animal habitats.

  • A skydiver in the Netherlands intended to land on a football field during an event but ended up in the bonobo enclosure of Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen.
  • The bonobos were indoors at the time of the incident, preventing any interaction with the animals.
  • Zoo director Robin de Lange noted that the situation could have been far worse if the skydiver had landed in enclosures with more dangerous animals, such as lions or elephants.
  • The mishap was attributed to wind conditions and poor visibility caused by a fog bank during the parachute descent.
  • The skydiver and his wife, who also landed off course in a nearby forest, were unharmed, though emergency protocols were activated to ensure their safety.
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