Man 'mauled by lion in South Africa'

A British man is in hospital after being mauled by a lion in a wildlife enclosure in South Africa, according to reports.

Police spokesman Motlafela Mojapelo said officers are investigating a lion attack in the Thabazimbi area of Limpopo province.

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A hospital bed

Mr Mojapelo said the man, reported to be the wildlife enclosure's owner, is in intensive care with jaw and neck injuries.

Video from the scene apparently shows a lion chasing and mauling a man after he enters the enclosure.

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