A lion that escaped from a circus in Ladispoli, Italy, was captured and residents were forced to lock themselves in their homes. This was reported by RIA News referring to the city’s mayor, Alessandro Grando.
“Aslan was given sleeping pills and was captured. It will now be handed over to the circus workers,” Grando said.
The mayor expressed hope that the incident would force society to reconsider its attitude towards the use of predatory animals in circuses. The escaped animal was shot with a special rifle; The lion was safely euthanized using a syringe. In total, the animal was at large for about six hours. Despite the calls of municipal authorities to stay at home, some residents took to the streets with guns.
lion before this escaped From a circus in Ladispoli, Italy.
Opinions of townspeople who discussed the incident on social networks differed; Some local residents were alarmed that a dangerous predator had escaped, and some townspeople expressed joy that the animal was able to escape from the circus and would no longer perform for entertainment. spectator.
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