Model left with severe head injuries after leopard attacks during photoshoot

A model in Germany was attacked by a leopard during a photoshoot after which German police launched an investigation.

According of German news agency dpa, the 36-year-old model, named Jessica Leidolph, suffered severe head injuries and was taken to a specialty clinic via helicopter.

The owner of the animal is being investigated for her involvement as well as suspicion of negligent bodily harm.

According to the agency, the owner has another leopard along with other animals at a compound and has owned leopards since 2019.

She worked as an animal trainer for amusement parks and circuses for 20 years.

Following the incident a public health officer visited the compound on Wednesday to check if the animals were properly kept and if the facility was up to regulatory standards.