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A TEENAGER has sadly lost his life after jumping into a lion enclosure at a Brazilian zoo.
Gerson Machado, 19, had previously attempted to stow away on a plane to Africa in pursuit of his dream to train big cats.
The teen climbing down to his tragic fate
The young man, who had spent several years in care and struggled with mental health issues, was captured on video yesterday as he climbed down a tree to reach the lioness after scaling a 20-foot wall in the port city of Joao Pessoa in northeastern Brazil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Gerson Machado?
Gerson Machado tragically died after jumping into a lion enclosure at a zoo in Brazil.
What were Gerson's aspirations?
He dreamed of training big cats and had previously attempted to stow away on a plane to Africa to pursue this goal.
What challenges did Gerson face?
Gerson spent years in care and faced mental health challenges.
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