León freely wandering through the streets of Mexico causes panic among residents

The residents in the city of San Pedro Cholula, west of Mexico City, were terrified and shocked when they saw a lion wandering the streets.

An passerby captured photos and videos that show the lion walking along a path.

In a statement, the mayor’s office said: “The Lion was seen on a sidewalk, which caused concern among local residents, who instantly reported the incident to the authorities, who quickly captured the lion. Research is being carried out to find out about the source and circumstances of the incident and take the necessary measures to avoid recurrence. “

It is worth noting that Mexican law allows the possession of wild animals, provided that a permit from the office of the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection is obtained.

However, such incidents raise questions about the effectiveness of these laws to stop the illegal trade of wild animals and the bad conditions of their captivity.