A pair of lions caused real panic at Singapore’s Changi Airport as they fled the cages and began roaming freely among the passengers. The two dangerous animals arrived at the airport as part of their transfer to an “overseas facility,” the state-run newspaper The Straits Times reported.
Of the seven lions scheduled to be transferred, Singapore Airlines was forced to call for the two who fled the team of veterinarians to deal with the situation. After a short period of tension at the airport, the lions were put to sleep using a sedative gun and as of the time of writing these lines are recovering and being cared for by the local wildlife manager in Mandai.
SIA has confirmed that an investigation is underway into the matter and explained in an official statement that it is currently conducting proceedings against the Mandai Wildlife Group, which operates the wildlife facility in Singapore. Meanwhile, a company spokesman from Singapore explained that it was necessary to reassure the couple so that they could move them safely. “The lions are under surveillance and they will remain under our supervision for the time being,” he said.
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