According to police in Lahore, Pakistan, a woman and two children were pursued by an escaped pet lion down a busy street. The dramatic incident was captured on CCTV footage that showed the lion leaping over a wall before attacking the pedestrians. The lion initially targeted the woman, knocking her to the ground, and then turned to the children, clawing at their arms and faces. Fortunately, all three victims were taken to the hospital and were not in critical condition. The owners of the lion reportedly found the attack amusing, but police were able to arrest three men involved in the incident within 12 hours. The 11-month-old male lion has since been confiscated and relocated to a wildlife park, where officials say it appears to be in good health. This is not the first incident involving escaped or aggressive big cats in the area, prompting the government to implement stricter regulations on keeping exotic animals as pets. Pakistan has a history of owning big cats as a symbol of wealth and power, but recent incidents have highlighted the dangers associated with such practices.
