"This disgusting act of animal cruelty is unacceptable," San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wrote about the video. "We must protect ...

The viral video shows the lion holding the injured man on the ground, gripping one of his legs tightly with its paws while clamping his hand in its jaws.

A lion attacked cattle herder Kalubhai Boghbhai Gamara at his home in Garjiya village. The viral footage has heightened fear as forest teams work to trace and capture the animal.

The viral footage has drawn widespread attention because of the man's remarkable composure. Rather than struggling, he remained still and gently stroked the lioness, apparently in an attempt to calm ...

The man, who appeared to be bleeding, remained still throughout the ordeal and at one point even gently reached out to touch the big cat ...