Almost tragedy with lion to Pakistan – An domesticated lion, which had escaped its owners, chased a woman and her two children on a busy street in Lahore, a population of 13 million in eastern Pakistan, before rushing them, announced today (04.07.2025).
In footage of a security circuit released by the police The lion is distinguished last night jumping over the wall of the house, then chasing a woman holding her shopping.
The lion jumped over it, throwing it to the ground. The father of the family explained that the lion then turned to her children, aged 5 and 7, biting them into their hands and the face, according to a police report.
The three victims were taken to the hospital, but were not seriously injured.
The father of the family described that the owners of the wild animal came out of the house and “had fun watching it”.
Police today reported that he had arrested three men.
“The suspects escaped the area with the lion. Arrested after 12 hours ยปThe police clarified at the French News Agency.
The lion, an 11 -month -old male, was seized and sent to a wildlife refuge. Staff says the animal seems to be in good shape.