Marwa Abdel Moneim, an Egyptian TV host, was recently attacked by a lion cub. She has since recovered from the ordeal, which occurred while she was filming for a show. Interestingly, there's footage of the attack. The video shows Marwa getting bitten on the hand and shoulder before managing to remove herself from danger.
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Fortunately for Marwa, her injuries weren't deemed serious upon arrival at a hospital. They were, however, kept under observation to ensure the situation didn't deteriorate. Still, that didn't stop Marwa from being sent home to recover in her own surroundings.
Of course, the whole situation has likely left Marwa with some trauma. Being attacked by a lion, even a cub, is a terrifying prospect. The mental and emotional toll of that situation undoubtedly weighed heavily, both at the time and potentially to this day.
Marwa being attacked has also opened up a wider debate regarding the use of on-set animals during filming.
"In Egypt, discussions about on-set animal safety have intensified after a lion cub attacked actress Marwa Abdel Moneim during filming,"
