Update at 10:00
Listen: Stephan Lehman speaks to SPCA inspector Hope Mokalapa as he elaborates on the search for a tiger in Edenvale, the keeping of wild animals in suburban areas and what residents should do if they were to spot the animal.
Update at 11.27: WATCH and LISTEN: Sedation of tiger not confirmed – Edenvale SPCA
A tiger is allegedly roaming the streets of Edenvale. Reports are that the animal was spotted on Cabot Avenue in Eastleigh and Terrace Road earlier this morning.
The search for the animal has since moved to a veld between Eastleigh Ridge and Greenstone.
NSPCA and wildlife authorities are tending to the scene.
Also read: Edenvale’s very own wildlife warrior
A video of the animal spotted at an Edenvale property has been circulated on social media platforms.
Watch
The Bedfordview and Edenvale News’ news editor, Stephan Lehman, is on scene.
Edenvale CPF has circulated a message stating that residents are requested to not engage with the animal.
Residents are advised to keep pets indoors.
Contact Edenvale SPCA on 011 974 9268.
