A Czech citizen who kept two lions, a male and a female, as pets in a village in the Moravia region of southern Czech Republic was killed in an attack by the male lion. The lion was later shot dead by the police. According to local media reports in the Czech Republic, Michal Prašek, 33, was attacked when he entered the lions' cage located in a corner of his garden. These reports indicate that the female lion was also shot by the police. Lenka Javorkova, a police spokesperson, stated that the police had to shoot both animals to reach the man. According to Reuters, Prašek bought the two lions in 2016 from Slovakia, but local media reports suggest he did not have a permit to keep them. His actions in keeping the lions had drawn media attention, and he occasionally invited neighbors to visit them. A local website in the Czech Republic reports that the district administration had previously received complaints about the lions roaming around the village, and this summer, a Czech cyclist was attacked by the female lion and was hospitalized due to injuries sustained while fleeing. The website states that currently, 236 lions and 173 tigers are officially registered for keeping in the Czech Republic, of which only 70 are in zoos, while the rest are kept in private collections.
Keeping a Pet Lion Cost a Czech Citizen His Life
A Czech man was killed by his pet lion, which led to police shooting both the male and female lions. Michal Prašek had kept the lions without a permit, raising concerns about the safety of exotic pets in residential areas.
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📰 What Happened
A Czech man, Michal Prašek, was killed by his pet lion after entering its cage, prompting police to shoot both lions. Prašek had kept the lions without a permit, raising safety concerns.
- Prašek had owned the lions since 2016 and did not have the necessary permits.
- There had been previous complaints about the lions' behavior, including an attack on a cyclist.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Exotic pet ownership is a controversial topic, with debates over animal rights and public safety becoming increasingly prominent worldwide.
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