Four lions escape from Kruger National Park, villagers warned

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A search is ongoing for four lions that are believed to have escaped from Kruger National Park.

The lions escaped on Sunday, and communities around Bushbuckridge and Hazyview have reported sightings of the animals.

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has continued the search throughout the Easter Weekend. “Our team is actively searching for the lions. Today, we are using dogs in our efforts. We are confident that we will locate the lions if they are still outside the park,” said MTPA spokesperson Simphiwe Shungube in an interview with The Citizen.

Four lions on the loose at the Kruger National Park

He advised the community to avoid any confrontation with the lions and to report any sightings to the authorities.

In a discussion with eNCA, Shungube explained that teams are utilising drones, dogs, and tracking methods to find the lions.

Villages urged not to capture the four lions which escaped from the Kruger National Park

“The lions were spotted near the park. We are determined to recover these lions,” he stated. He urged the community to notify the authorities and not attempt to capture the lions themselves.

“The community can rest assured that we are working tirelessly to ensure the lions are located,” he added.