Boomer, the African lion who escaped nearly 20 years ago, dies at B.C. zoo | Unpublished
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Publication Date: April 20, 2026 - 04:00

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Boomer, the African lion who escaped nearly 20 years ago, dies at B.C. zoo

April 20, 2026

Boomer, the African lion who made headlines 18 years ago and caused a stir in the Maniwaki, Que., area with his daring escape, was euthanized earlier this month at the Greater Vancouver Zoo after suffering from kidney failure.



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