"A tiger that has escaped captivity after attacking a person has been shot dead by police in the eastern city of Leipzig, police said on Sunday."
"Police said the injured person was male and that he was only slightly hurt. They said the tiger had escaped from a private facility before being shot dead in nearby gardens."
"The animal belongs to the well-known trainer Carmen Zander, who possesses a group of big cats, according to the Bild newspaper, which cited the daily Leipziger Volksstimme in its report."
A tiger escaped captivity in the eastern city of Leipzig and injured at least one person. Police reported that the injured person was male and only slightly hurt. Police said the tiger escaped from a private facility and was later shot dead in nearby gardens. The tiger belonged to trainer Carmen Zander, who keeps a group of big cats. Media reports cited police statements and local reporting about the incident. The animal was captured by police using lethal force after the escape and attack.
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