WOBURN, MASS. (WHDH) - Massachusetts Environmental Police officers helped the Capron Zoo and the New England Wildlife Center immobilize and transport a 15-year-old lioness to the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral facility in Woburn on Saturday.
The lioness named Kayla had recently been experiencing undisclosed medical issues and needed to undergo a medical examination, according to the MEP.
A sergeant with the MEP Large Animal Response Team and a regional lieutenant assisted in securing, escorting and providing security for Kayla.
MEP says Kayla is back resting comfortably at the Capron Zoo.
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