Three male lions safely returned to Kruger Park
The lions escaped from the Kruger National Park in into a nearby lodge after having fought with some other lions in the area.
Three male lions were returned to the Kruger National Park’s (KNP) Malelani Section on Sunday February 4, after having escaped the previous day.
According to the KNP’s spokesperson, Isaack Phaahla, a group of lions were fighting, and three of them ran to a nearby lodge in an attempt to escape.
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“Ranger services activated the airwing and wildlife veterinary services, who tracked the animals, darted them and took them back into the park. The operation took five hours, and fortunately, no one was injured. The animals were also unharmed,” said Phaahla.
He said they are satisfied that the lions are back in the park where they belong, unharmed, and said they are grateful for everyone involved.
