animals made the bid for escape on Sunday while in transit at Changi Airport in Singapore while being transported to an “overseas facility”, according to state newspaper The Straits Times.One of them was even seen laying down relaxed on top of their crate after making a bid for freedom.Singapore Airlines ('SIA') — who were handling the lions as part of a group of seven — had to urgently call in their veterinary and carnivore teams to deal with the situation.After a tense "standoff" with staff, the lions were then sedated with a tranquilliser gun.The animals are now recovering from the sedation, and are being looked after by the Mandai Wildlife Group.SIA confirmed an investigation is underway, and said in a statement: "The immediate priority.
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