Last moment of Lion

An elderly #lion in its final hours😢 King until the very end👑 Photo by © Larry Pannell FULL STORY BELOW: We decided to try an area where we found a small herd of elephants the day before that was near a watering hole called Rabelias Dam near Orpen Camp. Upon arriving we notice a large male lion crouching on the shore. As our cameras clicked away you could see something was off, his posture just did not look right. On closer examination looking through the lens his left hind leg was protruding and at a strange angle. After he had his fill of water he struggled to his feet hardly able to stand. What you did not notice while he was drinking, he literally was nothing but skin and bones. He slowly moved away from the water and staggered as if he was drunk towards a small rise. Every few steps he would stop to catch his breath, his head hanging low until he had enough energy to take a few more steps. Upon reaching the rise he turned to face the water hole and began his slow descent to the ground. About half way down he collapsed the rest of the way. It was evident he was in his last days if not his last hours on this earth. Later we learned that the name of this noble lion was ‘Skybed Scar’. The lion was well known in the Kruger National Park where he roamed and ruled for many years. He lived free and he died free. Via @natures #naturegeography