The tragic outcome surrounding Miho, a Siberian tiger at Seoul Grand Park, was confirmed to be a direct result of negligence by the zookeeper responsible for ensuring the enclosure's safety protocols were followed. According to a report submitted to the Seoul City Council, the incident occurred at 4:15 PM on the 18th when the zookeeper was transferring another tiger, Geumgang, into the internal enclosure. During this process, they failed to properly secure the area. This inattention allowed Miho to enter the enclosure ahead of Geumgang, which led to a violent encounter between the two animals.

The internal investigation report highlighted that the zookeepers had both been aware of the 'two-person rule' for working with the big cats but decided to operate alone due to perceived time pressures and workload. On the day of the incident, they had split their duties but this led to a crucial breach of safety when both were working independently instead of as a team. Despite a quick response and attempts from other staff members using water and bamboo poles to separate the fighting tigers, the conflict lasted for around four minutes, after which Miho was found to be unresponsive, requiring CPR and emergency treatment which ultimately could not save her.

This tragic incident raises significant concerns regarding animal safety protocols and the responsibilities of zookeepers at the facility. As investigations continue, there are implications for safety measures and working procedures in zoos across South Korea. The report underscores the need for strict adherence to established safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future, emphasizing the critical role of diligence in animal care.