A woman victim of the attack of a jaguar in the United States recommended the zoo to strengthen its safety

The woman who suffered the attack of a jaguar in a Phoenix zooAfter crossing the protective barrier to take a selfie with the feline, he spoke for the first time on television.

Leanne, who asked the reporters of the American news channel CBS News who did not broadcast his last name, acknowledged that after the incident I had learned the lesson but he defended that the zoo should strengthen its security measures.

"I was wrong to lean over the fence, but I think the zoo should consider moving the fence upside down " He said in front of the camera.

Visit Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park in Leanne jumped a first retaining wall by nearly a meter to get close to the cage and take some pictures with the female jaguar.

"The black jaguar was against the barrier we were crossing and we said, get good pictures " The woman explained when asked why she had made the decision to jump the fence.

Witness Adam Wilkerson drew the animal's attention with a plastic water bottle to make him free Leanne (Video: Adam Wilkerson)

He placed his mobile phone in front of the cat and prepared to take a selfie. In a few seconds, the animal managed to pierce his leg through the fence and pierced with his wrist claws from Leanne.

"I never expected anything like that," he confessed during the interview. "I feel that we are all human and we all make mistakes. I learned the lesson, "he added.

However, for Leanne, the zoo in which he suffered the accident is "A little more open than others" and allows visitors to get closer to the animals.

"Everyone can reach it, I'm not the first, and If they do not move the fence, I will probably not be the lasthe added.

Wilkerson, the witness who forced the jaguar to let go of the injury, agrees with this statement. Last year, the same cat injured another visitor, Jeff Allan, who filed a lawsuit against the zoo. require officials to implement security measures extra in their facilities.

"I do not even want money," said the wounded ABC15. "All my wife and I want, is … I mean, a child can cross this barrier if he wishes. If my three year old grandson wanted to get through this, he could, "said Jeff Allan, who claimed that he had never jumped the wall.

"I have never climbed the barrier. I have never walked on the barrier. I was behind the fence when he reached my arm, "he added after the jaguar scratched his hand and gave him eight points to the thumb.

Despite the denunciation of Jeff Allan and the new incident at his facility with Leanne's case, the zoo ensures that the retaining wall of almost a meter tall fills federal standards.

"People must respect the barriers and understand that they are set to ensure the safety of all. We take into account all aspects of safety with this exhibition and also throughout the park, because this is our biggest concern, "said the zoo spokeswoman. Kristy Morcom

On the female specimen that attacked the two visitors, she pointed out that he will not be sacrificed. After the accident, thousands of users sued the zoo for not ending the life of the animal.

"We can promise that nothing will happen to our jaguar. She is a wild animal and there are adequate barriers to protect and maintain the safety of our guests – it is not the fault of a wild animal that crosses them, "Morcom said.