India, Sept. 10 -- A 58-year-old zookeeper was mauled to death by a pack of lions at a popular Bangkok zoo this morning. The horrific attack took place in front of visitors - both Thai and foreigners - around 11am on September 10.

The victim was identified as Jian Rangkharasamee, a 58-year-old zookeeper who had spent two decades at Safari World Bangkok, where the tragic incident occurred.

A police officer said that Jian had exited his vehicle and turned his back towards the lions as he bent down to pick something. One lion approached him from behind, grabbed him, and dragged him to the ground, according to a report in Khaosod English.

Three to four other lions soon joined the attack which lasted 15 minutes.

Colonel Dr Thawatchai Kanch...