Sylvester has been rescued
SANParks confirmed that their team of game rangers tracked down the lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park earlier this week.
South African National Parks released a statement late on Thursday confirming that they have successfully darted the escaped lion from Karoo National Park outside Beaufort West.
A veterinarian was present at the scene with the re-captured lion and according to SANParks the lion was darted from the air in difficult terrain.
The animal had to be loaded onto a stretcher and carried on foot for 3 km.
SAN Parks CEO, Fundisile Mketeni commended the park management and the tracking team for a job well done under tremendous strain and weather conditions.
The lion was being kept in a boma until a final decision is reached on its future.
SANParks search team has successfully darted the escaped lion from #KarooNationalPark outside Beaufort West. pic.twitter.com/rKEOO5C6B3
— SANParks (@SANParks) March 31, 2016