Search for Lioness and Cub Near Pendleton Ends Without Confirmation
Police in Madison and Hancock counties, Indiana, near Pendleton, conducted an hourslong search on Thursday for a reported lioness and her cub. Despite utilizing heat-seeking drones and generating significant public attention, authorities were unable to confirm the sighting of the…
Indianapolis, IN, August 27, 2026 —
Authorities in Madison and Hancock counties, Indiana, near Pendleton, conducted an extensive search on Thursday for a reported lioness and her cub. The operation, which lasted for several hours, involved the use of heat-seeking drones in an effort to locate the exotic animals.
The search generated significant public attention in the area. However, despite the resources deployed and the widespread interest, law enforcement officials were ultimately unable to confirm the sighting of the lioness and her cub.
As a result, the search efforts were called off by authorities. Details regarding the source of the initial report or the specific reasons for suspecting the presence of exotic animals were not immediately available. The exact duration of the search beyond “hourslong” was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Cat Sandoval on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
