Man who jumped from chairlift while over tiger enclosure at zoo was 'overcome with excitement'

A man jumped from a chairlift passing above the tiger enclosure at a zoo in central China's Henan Province on Saturday.





The thrill-seeker fell onto a protective net and moments later, the wild animals beneath him began to circle. A zoo employee was able to isolate the tigers in another area before climbing onto the net and helping him get down safely.





According to Wang Jianluo, who is responsible for the chairlift safety at the zoo, the 40-year-old visitor admitted that he "didn't do a good somersault" when he made the leap.


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"After hearing that, I don't know what to say to him," Mr Wang said. The tourist, who was later questioned by police for disturbing public order, told officers that a thrill of excitement ran through him as he was passing over the enclosure - inspiring him to jump down.