Kruger Lion on the wrong side of the fence Posted on 26 September 2018 As tourists kicked off their Heritage Day weekend with visits to the Kruger National Park, one lion decided he didn’t want to miss out on a long weekend and took a stroll out of the park. Visitors making their way to Crocodile Bridge, near the Malelane gates along the N4, were surprised to find the lion walking along the roadside, on the wrong side of the fence. The lion didn’t seem phased at all and leisurely strolled across the tarred road oblivious to the fuss around him. The sighting was reported to authorities, as well as Latest Sightings Kruger who sent out a team to track and keep an eye on the lion until he could be successfully moved back to the reserve. Fortunately, the beautiful beast was tranquilized and moved back to the reserve safely. This is how his day unfolded… 05:10 – He was found walking along the busy N4 from Crocodile bridge towards Hectorspruit between the Marloth park entrances. 05:40 – The Lion gained momentum and was at the Coopersdal turnoff on the N4. 06:11 – A video of the Lion walking along the N4. Lion still on the move this morning Update:05:40Lion still on the moveN4, at the coopersdal turnoffTinged by Fatima Gepostet von Latest Sightings – Kruger am Samstag, 22. September 2018 07:54 – The Police were called in to keep an eye on the roving animal. 07:54 – The majestic beast was tranquilized and moved back into the reserve by rangers. Also read: Tyre-biting lion strike again Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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