Escaped circus lion sparks panic in Italy (VIDEOS)
A lion escaped from a circus and spent hours prowling the streets of an Italian town Read Full Article at RT.com
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The predator roamed the streets of a small town near Rome for almost six hours
A lion that escaped from a travelling circus in the Italian town of Ladispoli roamed the streets for nearly six hours on Saturday, sparking panic among residents.
Alessandro Grando, the mayor of the town, announced on Saturday that an animal had escaped and warned people to be careful and not to go out until further notice. He added that the fugitive had been “immediately tracked down” and an operation to capture him was being led by circus staff and police. Ladispoli is north of Rome on the Mediterranean coast.
Meanwhile, shocked locals began posting footage on social media of the lion casually walking the streets, expressing fear and anxiety.
Povero, se lo ammazzano lì faccio scoppiare #ladispoli #leone #circo pic.twitter.com/3CrQdiwe7A
— Ele (@elemorellii) November 11, 2023
After almost six hours, Grando reported that the predator had been tranquillized and corralled. According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, even a helicopter was used to locate the lion.
More footage of the lion that escaped from a circus wandering the streets of Ladispoli, Rome, Italy
