Zoo visitors see worker being killed by bears

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A Chinese animal park has promised to improve safety after one of its workers was fatally attacked by bears in front of a tourist bus.

The accident at the Shanghai Wildlife Park took place on Saturday in the zoo's "wild beast area".

In a statement on its website, the Shanghai Wildlife Park said it was "extremely distressed that such a tragedy occurred", adding that it also "apologised to tourists for any inconvenience caused".

The park says it is currently looking into the incident, would improve its safety management and "do our best to handle the aftermath of the incident".

It has since temporarily closed the wild beast area, refunded tickets for visitors and "strengthened its safety operations".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54596717