Circus lion captured after hours on the loose near Rome, Police

(CNN) — A lion that escaped from a circus in the Italian town of Ladispoli, near Rome, on Saturday has been recaptured after several hours on the loose, the local mayor has announced.

Lion captured after escaping circus, terrorizing Italian town

Escaped circus lion captured after prowling the streets of Italian town - National

Lion captured after escaping circus, terrorizing Italian town

Shocking moment a LION prowls through quiet streets near Rome after es

Circus lion captured after hours on the loose near Rome

Lion found roaming streets sparks panic in Italian town after escaping circus - Daily Star

Escaped lion in Ladispoli near Rome, prompts alert, call for animal circus ban

Escaped circus lion roams Italian streets for six hours before being captured

Watch: Lion sparks panic in Italian town after escape

Escaped circus lion captured after prowling the streets of Italian town - National

Shocking moment a LION prowls through quiet streets near Rome after escaping from the circus as authorities lock down neighbourhood

Escaped circus lion wanders streets before being recaptured