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Japan Zoo's Escape Drill Video Goes Viral

Jun 26, 2019

A Zoo in Japan grabbed people's attention on social media after it conducted a fake lion escape drill last week. A video of the "encounter" between a man in a lion costume and zookeepers has gone viral on social media. Check it out below:

The drill was part of Ehine, Japan's Tabe Zoo which was conducting a mock test for preparing the zookeepers against a possible escape attempt by the real big cats.

The video which was shared by local newspaper Mainichi has become super hit. Though, netizens were not the only ones surprised by a fake lion. A couple of real lions who happened to be on the scene watched the incident.

Many people on social media appreciated the Zoo' dedication to preparedness.

Check out some of the best reactions:

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