I guess this refutes the old saying, that cheetahs never win...
It's never a good idea to slip into a big cat's enclosure, but think about it: The article said she was "an animal lover", really involved with the zoo. I'd bet she was a vegetarian too. That cat probably sniffed the air and thought
PREY. Smells like a herbivore, tastes like a herbivore?
I just hope the patchouli oil didn't sicken it.