Lions on the loose in South Africa

Police and game rangers in South Africa are hunting for five lions after they escaped from the world-renowned Kruger National Park, raising fears that they could attack people and livestock.

It is unclear how the lions escaped, but police have urged the public to be on the lookout for them in areas near the border with Mozambique.

Police spokesman Leonard Hlathi was quoted by the local eNCA news site as saying:

“Community members need to be on the lookout. The lions have not been caught and that poses a danger because that road is frequented by people. Even people who are driving might want to park their cars to answer the call of nature, that poses a serious danger to them.”