Published 16:46 IST, February 22nd 2020

Video of rescued circus lion touching grass for the first time breaks internet

An emotional video of rescued circus lion has gone viral on internet leaving many netizens shocked and teary-eyed. The video shows the expressions of the lion.

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An incredibly emotional video has surfaced on internet that has left many netizens shocked and teary-eyed. video shows expressions of lion that has landed on natural soil for 1st time in 13 years after being rescued from circus. Through video, it can be seen joy of rescued animal which previously spent all its life trapped in a c for circus purposes. 
27-second video came to limelight after being shared by IFS officer Susanta Nanda on microblogging platform.  

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Netizens shocked

Nanda wrote, " feeling of lion on touching soil for 1st time in 13 years after being rescued from a circus". In video lion can be seen ecstatically touching soil and grass with its paws. After a few moments, lion rolls on grass enjoying every moment of its life.  video was shared on Twitter on February 21 and has mand to garner 4167 views and 509 likes. Netizens left chance to react to video. Take a look. 

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16:46 IST, February 22nd 2020