Lion cub takes joyride in open-top Bentley as Thai owner faces prison time



Lion cub takes joyride in open-top Bentley as Thai owner faces prison time

A joyride with a pet lion cub in a convertible Bentley could land a Thai woman in prison for six months, officials have warned, after footage of the bizarre trip went viral on social media.

The calm lion cub in a fluorescent yellow collar was spotted cruising through the streets of Pattaya, circling the white car’s back seat before settling its paws on the frame for a better view of the passing traffic.

The footage has caused an uproar in Thailand, sparking accusations of animal cruelty and questions around public safety.

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