The debate has been reignited once again following the recent sighting of two lion cubs roaming around a Grand Bend subdivision Friday (nov 1).
The cubs came from the Roaring Cat Retreat, home to many exotic animals as the controversial potential future business has caused a roar with many local residents, typically regarding safety concerns.
The owners of the retreat, Mark and Tammy Drysdale, told the CBC the lock on the cub enclosure was cut, and that’s how they got loose.
Lambton Shores mayor Bill Weber was tight-lipped on the escape when speaking with myFM, but did express relief that no one was harmed.
The mayor referenced the ongoing legal challenges the municipality and the Drysdale’s have entered, saying the matter is before the courts and that’s where it belongs.
The municipality is seeking to accomplish through the courts a ban of the ongoing Retreat’s open houses, barring the public from entering the property, and capping the number of animals allowed and having the animals caged at all times.
myFM has reached out to the local OPP as well as the Roaring Cat Retreat for comment.
