Man Mauled To Death By His Pet Lion

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33-year-old Michael Prasek was found dead on Tuesday in an enclosure shared by a lion and lioness he kept as pets.

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Police say Prasek had been fined in the past for illegal pets and last year made headlines when he took the lioness for a walk on a leash.  Both lions were shot and killed by officers when they recovered Prasek's body.

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Experts say big cats, and most wild animals, should never be kept as pets.