Lion shot dead in Berg en Dal staff quarters

The ranger on scene attempted to coax the animal out of the area, but with no success. The report of the animal came in at 01:50, but it was only put down at 02:30.

According to Isaac Phaahla, GM: Communications and Marketing at SanParks there was no veterinarian available and human lives were at stake. “Attempts were made to drive it out but were unsuccessful and putting it down was the last option,” he says.

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A post mortem will be conducted this morning as the animal was not in a good condition. Phaahla said the results are expected this afternoon.

This is a developing story and more info will follow as soon as it becomes available.