Cougar attacks, kills Oregon wildlife caretaker

An Oregon woman who was an experienced caretaker at a sanctuary for unwanted wild cats was attacked and killed. Renee Radziwon-Chapman was working alone in the enclosure with the animal, which according to an official press release by Wildcat Haven, was against company policy.

According to the sanctuary's rules, "two qualified staff members shall work together during the lockout of dangerous animals." "Once the animals are locked out, one staff member can safely enter the enclosure to clean or make repairs."

The police are currently investigating whether Radziwon-Chapman put the cougar into the lockout area and the animal somehow escaped, or if she simply trusted the animal so much that she didn't bother to move it at all.

The sanctuary is operated as a "no-kill, last hope" shelter for at least 60 neglected and abused wildcats to live out their lives in peace. It does not open its doors to the public, but has been known to let donors tour the facilities from time to time.

The cougar is expected to be euthanized according to Oregon animal control regulations which require such actions be taken in the event of an attack on a human.

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