From expatica.com:
ROTTERDAM –Blijdorp Zoo is liable for the damage caused when the gorilla Bokito escaped his habitat on 18 May and attacked a woman. The zoos insurance company has determined this, a spokesperson for the zoo said on Tuesday.
Immediately after escaping his habitat Bokito dragged a 57-year-old woman along and caused her serious injury.
The victim, Zoetermeer resident Yvonne de Horde, filed suit against the zoo. The zoos acknowledgement of liability means that the woman will be eligible to receive compensation for damages.
The woman had several broken bones, a shattered hand and more than 100 bites all over her body. She has also suffered emotionally.
Another woman whose hip was broken as a result of Bokitos escape can also expect compensation. It was announced earlier that the zoo would compensate others whose wallets and bags were lost in the chaos that ensued.
photo nationalgeographic.com
