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A zookeeper who had been working at Safari World Bangkok for 20 years, was mauled to death by lions, according to multiple reports.

Jian Rangkharasamee, 58, was attacked after getting out of his vehicle.

Visitors who were in the driving zone witnessed the attack.

A keeper at a zoo in Thailand was mauled to death by lions in front of visitors on Wednesday, according to reports.

The drive-in zone where the tragedy occurred was closed until further notice, according to the Bangkok Post.

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After exiting his vehicle, the zookeeper was attacked from behind by a lion.

Visitors who were driving through Safari World Bangkok watched in horror as several other lions attacked. The mauling lasted about 15 minutes, according to the Post.

Another keeper ar

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