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Media Release: Lion search teams following fresh spoor
The teams searching for the lion which left the confines of Karoo National Park near Beaufort West, had a reprieve late yesterday afternoon when they were alerted to possible lion spoor on a farm to the north of the Park. They immediately went to the property and confirmed that it was in fact evidence of the lion’s presence.
Park Manager, Nico van der Walt, says the spoor was found about 60km from the Park’s boundary, to the north. The search teams remained in the area until well after dark, combing the expanse of the property. They have returned to the area this morning to continue the search. A veterinarian is accompanying the group in the event that they spot the animal and the chance of darting it is possible.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
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Fayroush Ludick
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SANParks, GM: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations
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