Tragedy averted as four circus lions captured after cage escape

Tragedy averted as four circus lions captured after cage escape

Pakistan

The lions entered residential area after the escape, spreading fear and panic among the residents.

SHEIKHUPURA (Dunya News) - In an unusual incident, four circus lions escaped their cage in Sheikhupura after a strong windstorm hit the city on Wednesday night.

However, their freedom remained short-lived as they were recaptured after an hour, Dunya News reported. 

The lions entered a residential area after the escape, spreading fear and panic among the people.  

They roamed freely in the streets for an hour and also entered houses. Police and rescue teams captured the lions. Police sources said no one was attacked or injured in the incident.