Lahore Zoo probes viral TikToker's lion enclosure stunt

LAHORE:

The Lahore Zoo administration has launched an inquiry into a viral social media video that purportedly shows a TikToker climbing over the railing of a lion enclosure.

The video, which surfaced on social media two days ago, appears to show the TikToker crossing the enclosure railing before returning outside moments later, sparking concerns over zoo security and visitor safety.

Zoo officials, however, said there was a wide trench between the enclosure railing and the area inhabited by the lions.

They added that multiple layers of razor wire had also been installed along the boundaries of enclosures housing big cats and other large animals.

According to the officials, it was not physically possible for a person to cross the razor-wire barriers and enter the lions' trench. They said there was currently no confirmation that anyone had crossed the barriers or entered the trench.

The administration has initiated an inquiry to determine the authenticity of the video and establish the circumstances in which it was recorded.

Officials said the version of the video uploaded on TikTok appeared to have been edited. However, they stressed that a final conclusion would be drawn only after the investigation was completed. The zoo administration also said the TikToker was known for producing and sharing videos featuring similar stunts on social media.