On April 23, 2024, a thrilling report attracted widespread attention. Photographer Alexander Ley's lens captured a jaw-dropping moment when a male lion was walking leisurely across the prairie with a grenade in his mouth. The scene was full of tension and danger, and one couldn't help but sweat for the lion and the photographer's safety.
On that sunny afternoon, Alexander was observing the life of a pack of lions in a nature reserve in Africa. He quietly hides in the trees in the distance, capturing the moments of life of these jungle kings with his camera. Suddenly, a male lion appeared in his shot, with a grenade in his mouth.
Seeing this scene, Alexander's heartbeat instantly accelerated, and his palms began to sweat. He knew that the grenade was a lethal weapon, and once detonated, the consequences would be unimaginable. However, to his relief, the grenade's safety bolt had been removed, indicating that the grenade had been used and would not detonate again.
Still, Alexander didn't take it lightly. He nervously watched the lion's every move, fearing that it would suddenly be frightened and lead to unpredictable consequences. Luckily, the male lion didn't seem to realize that it was carrying a dangerous weapon in its mouth, and it still roamed leisurely across the grassland.
After a thrilling wait, Alexander finally breathed a sigh of relief. He realized that the lion might be playing with a discarded grenade and not intending to use it as a weapon. Still, he was intimidated by the experience and was acutely aware of the potential risks associated with wildlife and dangerous objects.
This incident also reminds us that while protecting wildlife and maintaining ecological balance, we also need to strengthen the management and supervision of dangerous goods to ensure that people and animals can live in harmony in a safe environment.