Lion Charges At Children At Zoo, Cameraman Misses Critical Footage After Running Away

Lion Charges At Children At Zoo, Cameraman Misses Critical Footage After Running Away

  • A lion at a zoo charged at two children, but the cameraman ran away in fear and the video cut off
  • Netizens are unimpressed with the cameraman's poor videography skills and are asking for the full video
  • Many netizens have humorously criticised the cameraman for missing the golden opportunity to capture the lion's charge

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A barrier fence separated two children and a few spectators at the zoo from a lion who had an unexpected wild moment of mistaking them for prey.

Lion Charges at Children at Zoo
A lion at a zoo proved to be dangerous when it targeted two children. Image: @ndumee_chacha/TikTok, Stock Image/Getty Images
Source: UGC

Lion targets children at zoo in TikTok video

A video posted on TikTok shows a line observing two children closely before charging at them. Unfortunately, what happened afterwards is unknown as the cameraman responsible for capturing the moment ran away in fear.

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Watch the video below:

Lions in a zoo can be dangerous, even if they are well-trained and cared for. They are wild animals, after all, and they can still be unpredictable.

Netizens unimpressed with camerman's poor videography skills

Many netizens humorously criticised the cameraman for missing the golden opportunity.

Dudu said:

"Ma’am you had one job."

Love commented:

"The position of that Lion should have given it away yey.. it was reeeady!"

zana replied:

"Is it just me or has anyone else noticed how whenever you go see the lions they most interested in watching the kids."

Nobomvu replied:

"But mem the lion did on your marks get ready, set and gooooo."

Naomi said:

"Yho camera person ."

Makhadzi Netsh commented:

"Camera person report to my office ."

karabo_makoetlane wrote

"Can I see the results please? ."

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Dog climbs fence, sits relaxedly

In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported that a security dog climbed a high fence and sat on top.

The man who owns the dog, John Nwa, was very angry when he saw the dog perching on the fence like a CCTV camera.

People who saw the video believed that the dog was on the fence to observe the environment properly.

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Source: Briefly.co.za

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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Berlinda Entsie (Copy Editor) Berlinda Entsie is a Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh. She has worked as a proofreader and editor since 2016. Berlinda has over 5 years' experience editing and writing for leading publications in Ghana. She previously worked with Graphic Communications Group LTD, Business Insider SSA and Pulse.com.gh. She obtained a B.A in English Studies from the Methodist University College in 2016 and a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the GH Media School in 2019. Reach out to her via berlinda.entsie@yen.com.gh