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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Recently a sad story about a little lion surfaced on the internet. This adorable lion cub was taken away from his mother when he was only a few months old. He was taken away to be used as a tourist attraction. The horrible people that stole him broke his leg and wounded his spine so that he wouldn’t be able to run away or struggle when tourists took pictures with him. After saving the wounded lion cub, rescuers brought him straight to the vets to have surgery, which, thankfully, was successful. The saviors named the lion Simba.

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This is how they found Simba. Wounded and scared

Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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This horrific crime angered many people, including the president of Russia—Vladimir Putin—who, according to reports, personally ordered a criminal investigation into the matter.

The poor lion was tied up in a barn, forced to take pictures with tourists. It’s reported that he was also tortured and beaten. He was on the brink of death, with injuries on his legs, spine, and many other places. However, thanks to good people and amazing doctors, Simba is alive and well today, learning to trust humans again.

Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Simba had to relearn a lot of things like walking and playing. He was given many toys and love. With a lot of patience, Simba is becoming a normal baby lion. His cuteness and playfulness will surely warm your heart.

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In a heartbeat, they knew they had to help him and save his life

Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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The person that saved Simba is named Karen Dallakyan, a vet in Russia. Karen helps hundreds of animals escape from awful situations. He helps them get back to health with food, shelter, and, most importantly, the love they deserve. Karen takes care of all kinds of animals like tigers, hedgehogs, snakes, and birds. Please go to his Instagram account and show him some love.

Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Thousands of animals experience cruelty all over the world. Many awful people torture them to gain popularity and money. When going to see an animal, always keep their safety and livelihood in mind—animals are not entertainment, but living beings that feel pain just like the rest of us. Please consider donating to institutions that help animals in need and if you see an animal being mistreated, speak up and don’t let them suffer.

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

Image credits: karendallakyan

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Simba started to slowly recover and get better everyday

Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Here he is one year later. A happy and healthy lion

Rescuers Save Baby Lion Who Had His Legs Broken To Take Pictures With Tourists

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Hidrėlėy

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Aelita Senvaitytė

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

What do you think ?

Omag 4 years ago

I dont usually use vulgar language but these people are just cruel m***********s

192points

KombatBunni 4 years ago

I don't usually curse either but I do agree, they are cruel m***********s and deserve to have the same thing done to them, forever.

128points

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nala simba 4 years ago

Swear all you like! I'm with you in that. I wish there were stronger words though!

25points

Heather W 4 years ago

I do use vulgar language. Was in fact raised by a woman who could make sailors cry. I think I came up with a few reading this that would have even made her blush and send me to my room. I personally wish for those people to be f*cked with a rusty d*ldo with spikes. Among other things that are a little on the extreme side.

17points

Farnaz Khoshbakht 4 years ago

just break their legs and spine and chain them to starve >:(

5points

D Bailey 4 years ago

I can only echo your sentiments and find your description entirely proper.

5points

Jovy Jergens 4 years ago

I agree, there are people out there who make you want to retire from the human race, lose your faith in religion and just want to die. Then, there are are stories like this that show you that life can be worth the struggle to live.

4points

David Kohn 4 years ago

YES!!!

3points

Norman van Druten 4 years ago (edited)

I agree with you wholeheartedly!! Break their f**cking legs and spine, see how they like it!!!!

2points

MrMr 4 years ago

I swear and I have to agree with you and these a**l f**k sticks need an a*s whopping.

2points

DIsnEYFREAK 4 years ago

I agree, but watch your mouth.

1point

Brendan Roberts 4 years ago

Those people are barbaric. Absolutely disgusting! I hope the lion heals well.

135points

The Random Merp 4 years ago

Exactly! How could you do this to such a precious kitty?

67points

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Sarah Stalder 4 years ago

I'm thinking about Tiger King right now. A lot of his charges and convictions are for animal cruelty. God willing, those sub-human monsters end up in a cage, just like Joe Exotic. Nobody needs a picture with a baby cub.

16points

The Respectful Bee Of Gray Desert. 4 years ago

And those would get their legs broken.

9points

Livvy-Rose Richards 4 years ago

Me too.

4points

Vincent Philippart 4 years ago

The exact same thing is done to the chicken, pigs and cows that end up in our plates.

1point

Lori McDermott 4 years ago

People suck. What an absolutely stunning creature!

102points

Toni 4 years ago

best comment - people suck!

41points

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Livvy-Rose Richards 4 years ago

Mhm! I hate humans and am ashamed to be classified as a human.

2points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

The question is: what will you be doing about it? There's a lot we can do to fight animal cruelty.

1point

Pierre Rolyat 4 years ago

Do you include the vet and his assistants ? Perhaps the readers of this blog? Or do you mean 'some/many people' ?

1point

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Omag 4 years ago

I dont usually use vulgar language but these people are just cruel m***********s

192points

KombatBunni 4 years ago

I don't usually curse either but I do agree, they are cruel m***********s and deserve to have the same thing done to them, forever.

128points

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nala simba 4 years ago

Swear all you like! I'm with you in that. I wish there were stronger words though!

25points

Heather W 4 years ago

I do use vulgar language. Was in fact raised by a woman who could make sailors cry. I think I came up with a few reading this that would have even made her blush and send me to my room. I personally wish for those people to be f*cked with a rusty d*ldo with spikes. Among other things that are a little on the extreme side.

17points

Farnaz Khoshbakht 4 years ago

just break their legs and spine and chain them to starve >:(

5points

D Bailey 4 years ago

I can only echo your sentiments and find your description entirely proper.

5points

Jovy Jergens 4 years ago

I agree, there are people out there who make you want to retire from the human race, lose your faith in religion and just want to die. Then, there are are stories like this that show you that life can be worth the struggle to live.

4points

David Kohn 4 years ago

YES!!!

3points

Norman van Druten 4 years ago (edited)

I agree with you wholeheartedly!! Break their f**cking legs and spine, see how they like it!!!!

2points

MrMr 4 years ago

I swear and I have to agree with you and these a**l f**k sticks need an a*s whopping.

2points

DIsnEYFREAK 4 years ago

I agree, but watch your mouth.

1point

Brendan Roberts 4 years ago

Those people are barbaric. Absolutely disgusting! I hope the lion heals well.

135points

The Random Merp 4 years ago

Exactly! How could you do this to such a precious kitty?

67points

Load More Replies...

Sarah Stalder 4 years ago

I'm thinking about Tiger King right now. A lot of his charges and convictions are for animal cruelty. God willing, those sub-human monsters end up in a cage, just like Joe Exotic. Nobody needs a picture with a baby cub.

16points

The Respectful Bee Of Gray Desert. 4 years ago

And those would get their legs broken.

9points

Livvy-Rose Richards 4 years ago

Me too.

4points

Vincent Philippart 4 years ago

The exact same thing is done to the chicken, pigs and cows that end up in our plates.

1point

Lori McDermott 4 years ago

People suck. What an absolutely stunning creature!

102points

Toni 4 years ago

best comment - people suck!

41points

Load More Replies...

Livvy-Rose Richards 4 years ago

Mhm! I hate humans and am ashamed to be classified as a human.

2points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

The question is: what will you be doing about it? There's a lot we can do to fight animal cruelty.

1point

Pierre Rolyat 4 years ago

Do you include the vet and his assistants ? Perhaps the readers of this blog? Or do you mean 'some/many people' ?

1point

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