WATCH: There’s a LION on the loose in Beaufort West

There is a lion on the loose on the N1 near the town of Beaufort West.

WATCH AS THE LION WAS SPOTTED ON THE N1

The lion was first spotted on the N1 N1 north of Beaufort-Wes, near the Loxton off-ramp this week.

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In the video, taken by a traffic officer, a lion can be seen walking up and down next to the fence.

THE LION IS SEEN WALKING NEXT TO THE ROAD

While not much information is available yet, motorists, pedestrians, and anybody cycling are cautioned to be alert and avoid the area.

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This is not the first time that a lion has been spotted in this vicinity.

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In 2019 a lion escaped from the Karoo National Park.

THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO AVOID THE AREA

Meanwhile, a lion named Sylvester famously escaped twice, in 2015 and 2016.

During his first escape‚ in June 2015‚ he evaded capture for three weeks and wandered more than 370km.

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NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT A LION WAS SPOTTED IN THIS AREA

He was moved to Kuzuko Lodge in the Eastern Cape after the second escape and has subsequently settled down in his new home and started a family.

In September 2018, it was revealed that he had fathered two cubs.

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