By Easton L
On a Facebook photo of her petting a tiger cub, a friend commented, “You have met your calling.” But 24, year old Dianna Hanson, had no clue her dreams and young life would ended abruptly in this manner.
“My calling,” Hanson jokingly responded, “drools on my pants.”
Dianna Hanson, the 24-year-old Seattle woman was killed when she was mauled by a 5-year-old, 350-pound African lion inside a cage.
On Wednesday, the 24-year-old Seattle woman was killed when she was mauled by a 5-year-old, 350-pound African lion inside a cage.
The lion, named Cous Cous, was one of her favorites, her grieving father said.
The sanctuary did not release details of why Hanson was in the lion’s cage, but said it would investigate whether safety protocols were followed.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said that when the lion attacked, another employee at the sanctuary tried to distract him away from Hanson into another enclosure. “But all attempts failed,” it said.
It was clear that Dianna Hanson was thrilled to be at the Cat Haven sanctuary. Her Facebook page boasted more pictures of lions and tigers than it did of her friends.
A sheriff’s deputy shot and killed the lion to reach Hanson and give her medical assistance. However, it was too late, she died on the spot.
