Lion Who Attacked South African Park Owner Was Killed

The lion who attacked his owner at a private game reserve in Limpopo at the weekend was killed in the incident, which was captured on video. Michael Hodge, 72, the owner of Marakele Predator Centre, "bottle-raised" Shamba the lion from birth birth. Hodge broke his jaw and sustained injuries to his neck during the attack. (Video contains graphic content).

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The lion which attacked a man at a Limpopo game reserve.

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