{"id":61659,"date":"2024-08-07T17:03:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/cairo\/en\/?p=61659"},"modified":"2024-08-07T17:37:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:37:44","slug":"a-lion-was-spotted-in-maadi-and-the-owner-is-under-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/cairo\/en\/latest\/a-lion-was-spotted-in-maadi-and-the-owner-is-under-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"A Lion Was Spotted In Maadi And The Owner Is Under Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Authorities found an unusual assortment of animals in Maadi\u2014an 11-month-old lion, 10 dogs, including some ferocious breeds, and 25 cats\u2014inside a villa.<\/span><\/p>\n The incident began when a police officer noticed a lion perched atop a villa wall while a security patrol was inspecting the area. The sighting was also captured in a video circulating on social media, which prompted immediate action.<\/span><\/p>\n Upon investigation, authorities confirmed that the villa housed an unlicensed lion and 10 licensed dogs. They identified the villa’s owner as a well-known 55-year-old businessman who operates a tourist village and is known for raising exotic animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Documents for the lion revealed that it was 11 months old, with a birth certificate and up-to-date vaccinations. Alongside it, the villa contained 10 dogs of various breeds and 25 cats.<\/span><\/p>\n The Wildlife Department of the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture moved the lion because private ownership is prohibited. The Assistant Minister of Interior for the Cairo Security Sector made a detailed report and sent it to the Public Prosecution Office for further investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A few months ago, residents discovered a lion that had escaped from its owner\u2019s home and was spotted in New Cairo. This incident caused panic among the local residents and raised concerns for the lion’s well-being. Many believe that such animals should not be kept at home, as they are not suited to living among people.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
However, this is not the first time..<\/span><\/h2>\n
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