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The 35-year-old zookeeper who was “viciously” attacked Wednesday by a 5-year-old North American black bear at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens suffered many lacerations on her head, back and thighs, according to a police report obtained Thursday by News 6 partner News4JAX.

Bear shot, killed at Florida zoo after attacking staff member

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A staff member of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens was injured by a bear Wednesday evening and hospitalized for treatment, News 6 partner WJXT-TV reported.

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‘Armed suspect’ search underway near Jacksonville Zoo; sources say police K-9 was shot

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an “officer-involved” incident that has shut down Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

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Florida zookeeper ‘viciously’ attacked by bear, report shows

Bear shot, killed at Florida zoo after attacking staff member

‘Armed suspect’ search underway near Jacksonville Zoo; sources say police K-9 was shot