Lion mauls South African sanctuary owner in enclosureNEWS24 Michael Hodge was in intensive care with jaw and neck injuries. The British owner of a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa has been severely mauled by a lion that he hand-reared from a cub in an attack that was witnessed and filmed by his tourist clients. Michael Hodge, 71, was attacked as he walked into the enclosure of the Marakele Animal Sanctuary's star attraction, a male lion named Shamba, The Telegraph reported. READ MORE:* 'Poetic justice': Suspected lion hunter mauled to death by pride of lions* Lion mauls American tourist to death in South African park* Lion mauls woman having sex in African bushGunshots are heard. Police spokesman Motlafela Mojapelo said police were investigating a lion attack in the Thabazimbi area of Limpopo province.

Source: Stuff May 01, 2018 20:04 UTC