A mob of meerkats has died at a Leicestershire wildlife attraction after a network of their tunnels collapsed.
Tropical Birdland announced the deaths with “heavy hearts”, describing the incident as a “catastrophic turn of events”.
Collapse at the attraction
The tunnel network dug by the meerkats at the park collapsed, leading to the deaths of the animals.
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Staff at the attraction made the announcement, expressing their sadness over the loss.
Further details awaited
More information is expected to follow as the park responds to the incident.
