Arctic wolf attacks child during zookeeper event, girl airlifted to hospital
An Arctic wolf injured an eight-year-old girl during a zookeeper event at Wildpark Johannismühle in Germany on 28 October. She was treated by first responders and airlifted to a Berlin hospital; the incident has prompted an investigation and checks by animal welfare authorities.
Police said the child was injured by at least one wolf while caretakers were giving water to animals in the enclosure. Two other girls were present, and a caretaker acted to protect them. The girl’s condition has not been made public, though local reporting described her head injuries as critical; the park is closed until 2 November while authorities investigate.
In short
- An eight-year-old was injured by a wolf at a German wildlife park.
- She was airlifted to hospital with critical head injuries reported locally.
- Authorities are investigating and will assess the animals and park.