[VIDEOS] LEDET confirms capture of escaped lion
The male lion was spotted along the R71 road near Phalaborwa on Wednesday morning (February 2).
LIMPOPO – Residents in and around the Phalaborwa area can be rest assured that the lion that was spotted along the R71 this morning (February 2), has been captured.
Videos circulated on social media earlier this morning of the lion that was reportedly spotted near Ngulube lodge.
Review spoke to Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) spokesperson Zaid Kalla who confirmed that officials were immediately dispatched to the scene. “Our officers had the lion surrounded and it was circulating in one spot. They then successfully captured it,” he told Review.
He added that the animal is presumed to be from one of the conservation areas near Phalaborwa.
https://www.citizen.co.za/review-online/240379/update-one-two-wild-lions-captured-georges-valley-area/
This is not the first time a lion has been spotted in the area. In 2019 a pride of 14 lions were sighted roaming around Phalaborwa Foskor Mine.
At the time Kalla said there have been many historical records of previous wildlife movements into the Phalaborwa surroundings. Ledet as a conservation authority has the mandate to timeously respond to such sightings, and to evaluate the risks.
The pride was returned to their usual pride location two days after.
https://www.citizen.co.za/review-online/306068/phalaborwa-lions-returned-pride-location-confirms-ledet/
