Lion on the loose near Hartbeespoort Dam, seen by two people

“While busy with the search about 7am, a resident told the team on the ground confirmed having seen the lion. So this was the second confirmation,” he said. 

Crewe told TimesLIVE the searchers are using technology such as drones and said they will do their best to ensure that the lion is rescued safely. 

“We are actively looking for the animal and ask residents not to shoot or approach the animal should they spot it. Contact us immediately if there are any sightings.”

Crewe said since starting their search operation, they have received hoax calls, including that the lion was shot and that the lion had killed another animal.

“Someone called during the day to say an animal [pictured] had been killed by the lion. On arrival at the scene, we found that the animal had been knocked over by a vehicle,” he told TimesLIVE. 

Anyone who sees the lion is asked to call 0861-995-044

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