Escaped lions recaptured   

Polokwane – Seven lions that escaped from Ingogo Safaris were recaptured on Tuesday 12 May.

The lions were tracked down and caught by personnel from the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), a day after their escape from the game farm in Alldays.   

Police spokesperson brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said: “The officials used a helicopter to look for the lions. Using tranquiliser darts, three of the lions were captured. The remaining four were later spotted next to their enclosure and meat was used to lure them in.”
Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the escape of the lions.