In 1912, a leopard escaped from a zoo in Lagos, Nigeria. This caused great fear and confusion in Lagos and nearby towns. People were very scared because a leopard is a dangerous animal. They were afraid it would attack them.
Shops and schools closed because people wanted to stay safe inside their homes. The streets, which were usually busy, became quiet. Everyone was talking about the leopard and wondering where it might be.
The authorities quickly organized a hunt to find and capture the leopard. Many people joined in, including hunters and regular citizens. They knew they had to be very careful because leopards are strong and can be very dangerous.
After many days of searching, they finally found the leopard. They had to shoot it to stop it from harming anyone. When the news spread that the leopard was dead, everyone felt relieved. People started to go back to their normal lives…….Fínd Óut Móre
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