Four male lions have reportedly escaped from the Kruger National Park and have been spotted at a nearby village, leading authorities warning local residents to exercise extra caution.
If anything, the escapes are a sign of things to come! 😂😂😂
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) July 10, 2017
South African National Parks (SANParks) said in a statement on Monday that it had received information that the four male lions escaped from the park during the night on July 9 and were spotted at Matsulu, a village outside the park.
#LionsEscape to think i have been trying to escape SARS for the past 10 years. Dololo luck. pic.twitter.com/VsXGj85voc
— Jabu Mokoena (@realkwena) July 10, 2017
“KNP Rangers and their counterparts at Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) are in the area searching for the lions and we will give details as soon as they have appraised us”, said KNP spokesperson, William Mabasa.
Exclusive footage of how the lions escaped from the Kruger National Park #LionsEscape pic.twitter.com/K8g7uHX8gQ
— Gary Hartley (@GaryHartleySA) July 10, 2017
Mabasa said SANParks would like to “reiterate that residents should be extra vigilant and report any sightings of these dangerous predators to the authorities on 080010111”.
I think maybe the Lions are trying to tell us something… 🤔🤔 #LionsEscape Round 2!! pic.twitter.com/Ajzsdi3rH7
— PROCAFFINATOR! ☕ (@ShedzR) July 10, 2017
– ANA
