Video Of Lion Swimming In The Arabian Sea Off India’s Western Coast Before Being Rescued

In a bizarre spectacle Saturday, a lion was spotted by locals roaming the shore of the Arabian Sea in India’s western coast, off Gujarat state before jumping in. Local fishermen spotted the lion sitting on the edge of a rock and then diving into the sea. However, without moving from its spot towards the beach, dotted with people by that time, the lion dived into the sea water and started floating. However, people who saw the swimming lion got excited and gathered near the light house to see the wild cat. Later lion has been rescued from the sea.

However, people who saw the swimming lion got excited and gathered near the light house to see the wild cat. Local residents informed the police and forest department about it. After the rescue team arrived, the lion was lifted from the water, tranquilized and sent to an animal care centre.

Watch video of Asiatic lion swimming in ocean creek:

Officials said the lion will be under supervision and would eventually be released into the park after proper treatment. An investigation is underway to find out how it arrived at the port.

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