Poachers kill two lions airlifted to South Africa sanctuary after circus rescue

Poachers have killed two male lions that were among more than 30 rescued from South American circuses and airlifted to South Africa.

Poachers kill two lions airlifted to South Africa sanctuary after circus rescue

Poachers have killed two male lions that were among more than 30 rescued from South American circuses and airlifted to South Africa.

The killing of the lions named Jose and Liso happened at the Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, north of Johannesburg.

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