14 escaped lions sighted near the Foskor Mine, Phalaborwa residents cautioned
A meeting held between LEDET, The Kruger National Park and Greater Balule concluded that the lions are to be captured and released back at Kruger National Park.
LIMPOPO – The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) has confirmed a sighting of fourteen lions roaming around the Phalaborwa Foskor Mine.
In a statement released, spokesperson Zaid Kalla says the lions escaped from the Kruger National Park and that the department have allocated Field Rangers to closely monitor the Pride’s movement and that action will be taken.
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“A meeting held between LEDET, The Kruger National Park and Greater Balule concluded that the lions are to be captured and released back at Kruger National Park,” he said.
The department are therefore cautioning employees at the Foskor Mine and residents in the area to be alert at all times.
