The Man Who Jumped In A Lion Enclosure Thought He Was God's 'Prophet'

On Saturday, a man stripped naked and then jumped into a lion pit at Santiago's Metropolitan Zoo, in Chile.

As a result of Franco Ferrada's actions, two lions were shot dead after they naturally attacked him, after he taunted them.

Later it was revealed that a note was found in the 20-year-old's pocket, referencing the end of the world and the apocalypse, according to authorities.

The note reportedly said, in its entirety: "The apocalypse has arrived, and I will know when it shall come."

"I am the prophet and I have returned for my people."

According to Mail Online, Franco also had a piece of paper in his wallet which had a drawing of two lions on it.

The Mail also reported that witnesses of the event said that he recounted to them the biblical hero, Daniel, who was thrown to the lions but saved by an angel sent by God.

The former solider is now recovering in the Santiago hospital Clinica Indisa, after his believed suicide attempt failed. However, he was left him with serious injuries to his face, skull, neck, shoulders and groin.

Words by Mark McGowan

Topics: Lions

Mark McGowan

Mark is a journalist at LADbible, who joined in 2015 after a year as a freelance writer. In the past he blogged for independent football fan channel Redmen TV, after graduating from Staffordshire University with degrees in journalism and English literature. He has worked on campaigns such as UOKM8? and IIOC.