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Hamerton Zoo to reopen after tiger killed keeper | Hamerton Zoo to reopen after tiger killed keeper |
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A zoo that has been closed since a tiger killed a keeper is to reopen to the public on Friday. | A zoo that has been closed since a tiger killed a keeper is to reopen to the public on Friday. |
Rosa King, 33, died at Hamerton Zoo Park in Cambridgeshire on 29 May when a tiger entered an enclosure. | Rosa King, 33, died at Hamerton Zoo Park in Cambridgeshire on 29 May when a tiger entered an enclosure. |
The park confirmed on social media that an inspection had taken place and the decision to reopen had been supported by the family of Ms King. | The park confirmed on social media that an inspection had taken place and the decision to reopen had been supported by the family of Ms King. |
A police and council investigation into how the tiger came into direct contact with Ms King is ongoing. | A police and council investigation into how the tiger came into direct contact with Ms King is ongoing. |
An inquest opened on 6 June into her death said she sustained "traumatic injuries". | An inquest opened on 6 June into her death said she sustained "traumatic injuries". |
The zoo has confirmed the animal will not be destroyed. | The zoo has confirmed the animal will not be destroyed. |
More news from Cambridgeshire | More news from Cambridgeshire |
Hamerton Zoo Park has been closed to the public since the death. | Hamerton Zoo Park has been closed to the public since the death. |
A statement read: "Following an inspection by Huntingdonshire District Council, we can confirm that we will reopen to the public on Friday 16 June 2017. | A statement read: "Following an inspection by Huntingdonshire District Council, we can confirm that we will reopen to the public on Friday 16 June 2017. |
"This decision has been supported by the family of Rosa King." | "This decision has been supported by the family of Rosa King." |
A spokesman for the council added: "The health and safety investigation is ongoing, however the inspection into the zoo licence and public safety has been completed." | A spokesman for the council added: "The health and safety investigation is ongoing, however the inspection into the zoo licence and public safety has been completed." |
Following her death, Ms King's mother said her daughter was dedicated to her job and "it's what she had always loved". | Following her death, Ms King's mother said her daughter was dedicated to her job and "it's what she had always loved". |
Her friend Garry Chisholm, a wildlife photographer, said she was the "focal point" and "shining light" of the wildlife park. | Her friend Garry Chisholm, a wildlife photographer, said she was the "focal point" and "shining light" of the wildlife park. |
Ms King, whose family home is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, had worked at the zoo for 14 years. | Ms King, whose family home is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, had worked at the zoo for 14 years. |
A funeral service for Ms King will be held at St Andrew's Church in Chippenham on Wednesday. |
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