UPDATE: Lion captured and to be taken back to KNP

UPDATE – MTPA spokesman Kholofelo Nkambule has confirmed that the   lion has been darted and captured and will be taken back to the Kruger National Park today. 

KOMATIPOORT –  MTPA spokesman Kholofelo Nkambule confirmed that there was indeed a sighting this morning after pictures and a video went viral on socal media of a lion walking next to the road.

“Our officials from the MTPA are currently on site. The terrain is bushy so they do not have a clear visual at this stage.”

This is a developing story and Lowvelder will update you as more information becomes available.

Anyone who spots the lion can contact Dr Ferreira du Plessis on 082-901-3175.