Ditto ... tragic.

I feel quite certain that for as much as humans wish to be in denial about predator animals (and who love them and want to be with them and take care of them and love on them), they should also consider themselves dinner at some point. Or at least a late night snack. At no point, should one think for one second they are "friends" or even remotely "safe" with a wild animal. Even in captivity.

It was not the lion's fault. Poor guy. Breaks my heart.