In the jaws of a lion: How Isiolo couple survived vicious attack

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When the lion attacked his wife, Michael Apaiyu had the option of running for his dear life and confronting the big cat.
He chose to face off with the lion, well aware of the grave danger he was exposing himself to.

A couple in Isiolo has recounted how they almost lost their lives at the jaws of a lion that attacked them.

Although the savage attack left them nursing serious injuries, Michael Apaiyu and his wife Susan Chebet said they were lucky to be alive.