Escaped Lioness in South Korea Tragically Killed

An endangered lioness escaped from a private farm in South Korea and was shot dead in the woods about an hour later. The escape prompted a search operation involving police and fire department personnel, and residents were urged to stay away from the area. The lioness was registered as an international endangered species, and it is unclear when the last inspection of her living facilities was conducted. Lions are listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List due to various threats.