A ferocious lion attacked a young Egyptian tamer during an entertainment show at a tourism village in the city of Alexandria.
The animal lunged at its trainer during the performance, pinning him to the ground in front of a terrified crowd.
Twenty-year-old Islam Shaheen died shortly after he was attacked, having sustained fatal injuries in his neck, shoulders and chest.
A video recording of the tragic incident went viral online and sent shock waves throughout the country.
The manager in charge of the show and the chief tamer have been summoned by the Public Prosecution for investigation.