A lion escaped from a circus in the Italian city of Ladispoli unleashing fear and amazement among residents who could not believe their eyes.
Some local residents took the opportunity to capture on video the incredible moment as the lion walked calmly through the streets and was followed and monitored by the authorities waiting for the right moment to capture it.
Lion Escapes and roams the streets of a city in Italy
The mayor of the town, Alessandro Grando, asked the neighbors through his social networks to be very alert and to avoid leaving their homes until the lion is captured.
The alderman explained that as soon as the lion was located, circus staff is trying to recover it with the help of Law Enforcement.
According to EFE Agency, the mayor has been criticized for the stay of such a circus in the city of Ladispoli, in the region of Lazio. The alderman responded by confirming that it was not hired by the city authority and that it is an autonomous matter.