Authorities later revealed that Mandy had been struggling with job loss, debt, and a recent breakup—suggesting her actions may have been a cry for help.
Officials emphasized that the bears acted instinctively and were not to blame.
The zoo announced it wouldn’t change its enclosure, stating, “Anyone determined to get in can overcome most barriers.”
Interestingly, this wasn’t the first incident. In 2008, a man also entered the polar bear area. He survived, and the bears were unharmed in both cases.
