Rescued lion dies after 13 years at wildlife park
Ares was one of 13 lions brought to the UK from Romania in a rescue mission in 2010
The 15-year-old African lion died following a period of declining health, Yorkshire Wildlife Park saidA lion brought to the UK as part of a rescue mission from a Romanian zoo more than a decade ago has died. Fifteen-year-old Ares was put down at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Wednesday due to his "declining health", a spokesperson said.
The African lion was part of a 13-strong pride brought to the park in 2010 after an appeal raised £150,000 to rescue them. In a statement announcing his death, the spokesperson said Ares "holds a special place in the park's history"."Our hearts go out to the dedicated animal rangers who provided unwavering love and care to Ares on a daily basis, forming an unbreakable bond over the years.
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