Circus trainer mauled to death by tigers in Italy
A trainer has been mauled to death by circus tigers in Italy.
The four big cats killed Ettore Weber in front of his girlfriend in Triggiano, near Bari on Thursday night.
The 61-year-old worked for Orfei Circus, and was a well-known animal trainer, according to the BBC.
The animals reportedly played with Mr Weber's body after the attack.
The 61-year-old worked for Orfei Circus, and was a well-known animal trainer, according to the BBC. Getty
The four big cats killed Ettore Weber in front of his girlfriend in Triggiano, near Bari on Thursday night. Getty
The incident happened just an hour before an evening show.
He was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved.
It has been reported the animals have been moved to a safari park.
An investigation has been launched.
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