Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Two Lionesses Escape Khmelnytskyi Rehab Centre After Locks Broken
Two lions named Simba and Samba got out of their home at a special animal center in a city called Khmelnytskyi.
Someone apparently broke the locks on their cage.
A lot of people, like police and animal helpers, searched for them for many hours.
The lions didn't go too far and stayed near the center.
One lion was caught quickly, and the other was also found and safely brought back.
Sadly, some other animals at the center died because of this.
Police are investigating why this happened and if anyone was careless.
Two lionesses, Simba and Samba, escaped from a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Khmelnytskyi on Monday.
The escape occurred after unknown individuals allegedly broke the locks on the lionesses' enclosure.
An extensive search operation involving police, rescuers, and animal trainers was conducted.
Both lionesses were safely recaptured without injuries to people or responders.
An investigation has been launched into suspected animal cruelty and negligence, with several other animals reportedly dying as a result of the escape.
- Who
- Two lionesses named Simba and Samba, aided by unknown individuals who allegedly broke locks, and involved personnel from a wildlife rehabilitation centre, police, rescuers, and animal trainers.
- What
- Two lionesses escaped from a private wildlife rehabilitation centre after their enclosure locks were broken, leading to an hours-long search and their eventual safe recapture. The incident resulted in the death of several other animals at the centre.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Khmelnytskyi, at a private wildlife rehabilitation centre.
- Why
- Unknown individuals allegedly broke the locks on the lionesses' enclosure.
- Location
- Khmelnytskyi
- Date of Escape
- Monday
- Animals
- Two lionesses, Simba and Samba
- Cause of Escape
- Alleged breaking of enclosure locks
- Investigation Launched
- Yes, into the incident and potential animal cruelty/negligence
- Outcome
- Both lionesses safely recaptured