Pet lion attacks 2 villagers, including 11-year-old boy

The lion that escaped from its house and attacked a man and a boy is captured and chained to a table in Kanchanaburi. Photo by Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

A man and a boy were wounded when they were attacked by a pet lion which escaped from its house in Kanchanaburi on Saturday night.

The injured were identified as Arthit Nueangnui, 11, who was bitten and clawed in his hip, and Sarawut Tokaeo, 43, who was clawed in his leg. They were treated at local hospitals and discharged on Saturday night.