India, Nov. 11 -- A viral AI-generated image appearing to show African lions roaming the streets of Akron, Ohio, sparked rumours that the animals had escaped from a local zoo. However, the Akron Zoo has dismissed the claims as false, confirming that all four of its lions remain safely inside their habitat.

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According to a UPI report published on November 10, the image circulated widely on social media and appeared to show two African lions standing near a rubbish bin in Akron.

The photograph prompted speculation about a possible escape, leading zoo officials to issue a clarification.

In a Facebook statement on November 7, the zoo addressed the m...