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Crocodile Attacks and Wounds a Zookeeper in Jerusalem

A view shows a crocodile on the Adelaide River in Wak Wak, Northern Territory, Australia, July 19, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a Reuters video. (Reuters/Stefica Nicol Bikes)
A view shows a crocodile on the Adelaide River in Wak Wak, Northern Territory, Australia, July 19, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a Reuters video. (Reuters/Stefica Nicol Bikes)
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Crocodile Attacks and Wounds a Zookeeper in Jerusalem

A view shows a crocodile on the Adelaide River in Wak Wak, Northern Territory, Australia, July 19, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a Reuters video. (Reuters/Stefica Nicol Bikes)
A view shows a crocodile on the Adelaide River in Wak Wak, Northern Territory, Australia, July 19, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a Reuters video. (Reuters/Stefica Nicol Bikes)

A crocodile attacked a zookeeper in Jerusalem on Sunday, leaving him hospitalized with severe injuries on his upper body, officials said.

Israeli police said a security guard at the zoo likely saved the man's life by firing stun bullets at the crocodile. It was not immediately clear if the animal was injured.

Jerusalem's Ein Kerem Hospital said the 45-year-old man was immediately taken into surgery.

The zoo first opened in 1939 in the city center as a petting zoo and moved to southern Jerusalem in 1992. Today it hosts dozens of species from around the world and an aquarium.

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Australian Mare Black Caviar, Unbeaten in 25 Career Races, Dies

 Black Caviar, who was unbeaten in 25 career starts and won 15 Group 1 races and nearly 8 million Australian dollars (more than $5.3 million) in prize money, has died. - The AP
 Black Caviar, who was unbeaten in 25 career starts and won 15 Group 1 races and nearly 8 million Australian dollars (more than $5.3 million) in prize money, has died. - The AP
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Australian Mare Black Caviar, Unbeaten in 25 Career Races, Dies

 Black Caviar, who was unbeaten in 25 career starts and won 15 Group 1 races and nearly 8 million Australian dollars (more than $5.3 million) in prize money, has died. - The AP
 Black Caviar, who was unbeaten in 25 career starts and won 15 Group 1 races and nearly 8 million Australian dollars (more than $5.3 million) in prize money, has died. - The AP

Black Caviar, who was unbeaten in 25 career starts and won 15 Group 1 races and nearly 8 million Australian dollars (more than $5.3 million) in prize money, has died.

Former trainer Peter Moody on Saturday confirmed the death of the 17-year-old mare, who was retired in 2013.

“She was a remarkable horse who gave us all the ride of a life time and wonderful memories," Moody said, The AP reported.

Victoria Racing Club chairman Neil Wilson said Black Caviar helped create “a special moment in time for horse racing and sport more generally.”

“Today’s news is a shock to us all,” Wilson said. "Black Caviar was more than a champion racehorse, she was an important part of life for many people. She has created a piece of history that will be remembered forever, and it was a privilege for all who saw this wonderful equine athlete in action.”