Story highlights Zoo officials decide not to euthanize the Sumatran tiger involved in attack

The male tiger named Oz killed curator Samantha Kudeweh at Hamilton Zoo

at Hamilton Zoo Family describes her as "talented, passionate and highly knowledgeable"

(CNN) A senior keeper at a New Zealand zoo has died after she was attacked by one of its Sumatran tigers.

The attack by a male tiger named Oz took place Sunday morning at Hamilton Zoo on New Zealand's North Island, according to a statement posted on the Hamilton City Council website.

The statement didn't give details on the circumstances of the attack, but it said that the tiger didn't escape from its enclosure.

"Our focus at this time is on providing the adequate support for our staff and family members who have been affected by this tragic incident," the statement said.

Keeper remembered as 'talented, passionate'

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