A pair of exotic cats, including a lion and a cub, have reportedly escaped and are now being hunted by law enforcement in Indiana’s Hancock and Madison counties. Authorities confirmed the sighting after receiving an early morning report, prompting sheriff’s deputies and state police to launch a search. The animals’ whereabouts remain unknown, raising concerns about public safety and the potential risks posed by large predators in populated areas. Residents are advised to stay alert and avoid approaching any unfamiliar large cats.
MADISON/HANCOCK COUNTIES, Ind. — A lion and a cub may be on the loose somewhere in Hancock or Madison counties in Indiana. Sheriff's deputies and state police are on the hunt for the animals. The Madison County Sheriff's Department said it received a report at 10 a.m. of two large exotic cats on the loose...
