12. The Situation
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Since the villagers had no idea what to expect, they contacted an experienced lion tracker, Rahim Baloch, who was at the nearby Sasan Gir National Park. Baloch quickly assessed the situation and knew it would be a very difficult task as large animals are typically sedated when rescued. However, because she was treading water, any form of sedation would cause the lioness to drown!