A lion caused panic in the streets of Italy after escaping from a circus, prompting the government to intervene and warn citizens to stay indoors. The Mayor of Rome, Alessandro Grando, as reported by the "Daily Star," urged citizens not to leave their homes until the escaped lion was captured, with uncertainty regarding its mood and training level. Footage circulating shows the lion roaming freely and calmly in the streets, instilling fear among local residents, before it was eventually captured and returned to the circus.