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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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AlUla Skies Festival Returns Next Month

The festival has established AlUla as a global destination. SPA
The festival has established AlUla as a global destination. SPA
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AlUla Skies Festival Returns Next Month

The festival has established AlUla as a global destination. SPA
The festival has established AlUla as a global destination. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Skies Festival will return in its third edition from September 26 to October 6, organizers announced on Friday.

The event, which is part of the broader AlUla Moments calendar, is known for its innovative programming.

The festival has established AlUla as a global destination where ancient heritage and modern experiences converge.

This year’s event, organized by AlUla Moments and presented by Saudia Airlines, will feature a diverse range of activities, from hot air balloon rides to stargazing workshops.
In addition to traditional festival offerings such as drone shows and light displays, visitors can participate in night walks, workshops for photographing the night sky, dining under the stars or relaxing with wellness treatments.
The AlUla Skies Festival will also offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore AlUla’s promising potential as a leading destination in the field of astronomical tourism, by highlighting the upcoming AlUla Manara Observatory.

The project will provide an immersive experience that showcases the splendor of the night sky and the allure of astronomy through the planetarium, which will be held for a limited period.

AlUla Manara Observatory seeks to transform AlUla into a global center for astronomical observation in cooperation with local and international partners.