Around 10 year old Asiatic lion dies in Gir forests

Junagadh:

An around 10 year old Asiatic lion died in Gir forests in Mendarana area of Junagadh district in Gujarat, a forest official said today.

The local RFO said that the lion died owing to illness in Kenedipur area of Gir forests yesterday.

‘The post-mortem of the beast was done at the animal care center in Sasan-Gir and it was confirmed that it had died of illness. The body of the beast was laid to rest,’ he said.

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