WATCH | Lion bites car tyre causing it to explode
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A lion got the fright of its life when the tyre it was chewing on exploded.
Sean Obeirne, 13, and his family were on their way to breakfast at Tshokwane camp in the Kruger National Park when they encountered a pride of lions on the road.
"We were one of the first cars at the sighting but the road quickly filled with cars, as it tends to do in Kruger with an amazing sighting," Obeirne said.
Image: Latest Sightings via YouTube
Image: Latest Sightings via YouTube
According to the Kruger National Park, one should not change a tyre in the event of a flat because getting out of your vehicle can be dangerous, particularly around lions.
Fortunately the fright seems to have kept the lions away from Obeirne's family, but if you find yourself in a similar situation remain in your vehicle and call the park administration to send a breakdown service.
If you aren't within cellphone range, get a passing vehicle to do so once it is in cellphone range.