Ivan the Butcher
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African Lions in Ohio? Have you been partying over at Rusty's again?
Until the mentioned release of a privet zoo, it was perfectly legal for anyone to own any animal in Ohio. The normal reason for confiscation was inhumane conditions (usually mal nourished!)
My best friend had a Tiger-Lion hybrid down the road from his house.
We think the population of lions comes from escaped pets that nobody wanted to take responsibility for. The "Gahanna Lion" sightings started in the mid 70's and make the new every few years, way beyond normal life spans.
Rusty and I have never partied together, as far as I can remember!
Ivan