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16. Excellent ABC news clip, 8:30 minutes on this lion airlift:

Wed May 4, 2016, 06:41 PM

May 2016

33 Rescued Circus Lions Get a Chance at a New Life

ABC News VideosPublished May 4th, 6:20 pm

Lions were airlifted to a South African sanctuary as part of Animal Defense International's operation to rescue circus animals throughout Peru and Colombia.

https://nz.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/31520004/33-rescued-circus-lions-get-a-chance-at-a-new-life/#page1

Video at link.

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33 rescued lions arrive in South Africa in airlift [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 2016 OP

Awesome story. Calista241 Apr 2016 #1

Thanks. 840high Apr 2016 #8

That's been my worry with this story as well. Coventina Apr 2016 #4

Mane event: 33 lions flown home after rescue from life in the circus Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #6

Thanks! This is very reassuring!! Coventina Apr 2016 #7

Thank you! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2016 #10

Rescued lions roar into South Africa after flight from Peru Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #9

Poor things-- they've been through so much... ailsagirl Apr 2016 #11

India's Wandering Lions CountAllVotes May 2016 #14

How do they like their new home, yortsed snacilbuper May 2016 #15

Excellent ABC news clip, 8:30 minutes on this lion airlift: Judi Lynn May 2016 #16

Rescued circus lions make new home in South Africa Judi Lynn May 2016 #17