These amazing images, shot by British tourist, Richard Holden – who was in the car behind, show just why safari parks tell you to close your windows and lock your doors.
The unnamed couple in the white Toyota were visiting Johannesburg Lion Safari Park and watched in delight as the big cat ambled up to the vehicle nonchalantly. The mood took a turn south, however, when the beast gripped the rear door handle with his teeth, then pulled it open.
The car is said to have remained immobile for several seconds before pulling away, with the lion in pursuit. The creature gave chase until a warden took action by throwing a stone, shooing the animal back into it’s enclosure.
The whole ordeal was captured by Richard Holden and his family, who were on holiday in the car behind. ‘They must have been panicking because they didn’t drive off straight away,’ said Mr Holden, ‘If that had been me, I would have hit the gas.’
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