Lion running around Essex

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No idea if this is true or not. But some people are saying there is a Lion running around Essex. The local Zoo says it the picture of it looks like one and none of theirs are missing. Others say it escapes from a Circus that was nearby. To me it looks like someone got bored and played with Photo shop.

Since I am new I can post links. However just go to google and search for Essex Lion.

[Darsithis]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/au...?newsfeed=true

Unless you go around trying to corner it or smack it, I wouldn't worry too much.

[Orby]

I live in Essex

well remind me not to go into my back garden, which reminds me must bring in the dog :P

[Reeve]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/au...?newsfeed=true

Unless you go around trying to corner it or smack it, I wouldn't worry too much.

As long as it has plenty of game to eat, sure. Lions who get hungry, though, will go after people. When I was working in Mozambique, there were 2 lions who ate 26 people in our project area over the course of 4 months.

[Hypasonic]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/au...ice-end-search Probably just a feline, or some guys on a stag do dressed as a lion :P

[Mister K]

I was just about to go there, damn Lions partying again ...

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It may not also like the male variety either.

[Kalis]

Apparently it was just a sheep with fake tan and hair extensions.

[Stir]

As long as it has plenty of game to eat, sure. Lions who get hungry, though, will go after people. When I was working in Mozambique, there were 2 lions who ate 26 people in our project area over the course of 4 months.

The Ghost and the Darkness?

That having said: Meh; wouldn't be surprised if it were a hoax. People believe all sorts of things. If you come across it, just walk the other way and phone the police.

[Reeve]

The Ghost and the Darkness?

That having said: Meh; wouldn't be surprised if it were a hoax. People believe all sorts of things. If you come across it, just walk the other way and phone the police.

It was a bit like that, except that it wasn't eating people that worked for us, and once the client hired some "game guards," they managed to kill the lions in question within a month.

[Sayl]

Man, that's one vicious beast. (No, I meant the cat.)



Apparently it took some coaxing to get him out from under the bed for the BBC interview. Good thing nobody got hurt.

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I'm originally from Essex... I know I shouldn't be embarrassed because of this, but I am. I really am!

[Angry]

Hahaha, thats funny Reqq

[Talokami]

Man, that's one vicious beast. (No, I meant the cat.)



Apparently it took some coaxing to get him out from under the bed for the BBC interview. Good thing nobody got hurt.

Yeah definitely has the more pointed ears of a domestic cat. Cute cat, though; Maine coons are one of my favorite breeds.

Although the image is fuzzy enough that the cat could appear to be a lynx or bobcat. But a lion? Nope.