A report of a lion killing a cow in Nkonjeni, Ulundi, has surfaced.
Ulundi SAPS confirmed the incident with the ZO.
Meanwhile KZN Ezemvelo have been informed about the alleged escaped lion and are investigating the matter.
Meanwhile, Ulundi SAPS communications officer, Captain Nkosi Gwala, said members of the community should alert the police if they spot the animal.
‘We can confirm that we have received reports of a lion which has killed a cow.
‘Members of the community should be alert and try to remain indoors until we can gather further information about the whereabouts of the animal,’ she said.
Nkonjeni, in the Nhlungwane area, is the hometown of IFP leader Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
About a week ago the ZO reported on a lion alert in the eShowe area.
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According to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife spokesman, Musa Mntambo, a report had been received that two young boys had seen a lion.
Officials have interviewed the boys and it appears that they may well have seen a lion, although a caracal could also have been seen as they have similar colouring.
The boys also claimed they heard a goat bleating, as if in distress.
Mntambo told the ZO Ezemvelo are investigating the matter and are, at this stage, unable to confirm or deny if a lion was in fact seen by the boys.
Last month eight lions from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) were successfully recaptured after escaping and killing three cows.
Three lioness and five cubs had escaped from HiP before being spotted in the Hlabisa area and recaptured.
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