Teen Killed by Lion During TikTok Stunt in Lahore
A teen in Lahore, Pakistan, was killed by a lioness while filming a TikTok video at a wildlife farm, leading to arrests and calls for tighter safety rules.
POLICY WIRE — Lahore, Pakistan — A teenage boy lost his life after a lioness attacked him while he was recording a TikTok video at a wildlife breeding farm in the Kahna area.
The young man reportedly entered the enclosure to capture footage for social media, a move that resulted in the fatal mauling by the big cat.
Local police detained two individuals in connection with the incident, including the influencer who was filming and a caretaker linked to the animal.
The tragedy has reignited concerns over dangerous online challenges, prompting officials to warn against using wild animals for viral content.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)