Animals removed from Albanian ‘zoo of hell’

Authorities force their way into a private zoo to rescue lions, deer and a bear

Lion Albania
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Albanian police have forced open cages at a private zoo and removed 12 animals, including three lions and a bear, being kept in what were described as “hellish” conditions.

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