A 450-lb lion escaped the zoo and cornered an elderly woman on a park bench. When armed police arrived, they couldn’t believe what she whispered to him…

perimeter of Centennial Park had hardened into a solid ring of flashing red and blue lightbars. I could see my zoo veterinary team taking cover behind a county patrol SUV. They had the pneumatic dart rifles unbagged, the heavy aluminum barrels resting on the hood of the vehicle, the tranquilizer darts loaded and ready.

We were facing a logistical nightmare.continue reading …