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A lion cub attacked TV host Marwa Abdel Monem during filming, causing shoulder and arm injuries.
A video circulating on social media shows Egyptian media personality and actress Marwa Abdel Monem being suddenly attacked by a lion cub during the filming of her program "Wusfat Marwa." The incident left her with injuries to her shoulder and arm, sparking widespread concern online.
The attack occurred backstage while preparing for a segment featuring a lion trainer. The cub was intended to appear as part of the episode's content. As Abdel Monem attempted to pet and interact with the animal, it lunged at her, tearing her clothes and causing visible wounds. Panic erupted among the crew, who intervened immediately to control the situation.
In her first statement following the incident, Abdel Monem reassured her followers about her health, describing the injuries as "not serious" despite their visible marks. She explained that she went to the hospital right after filming ended to receive necessary first aid before returning home to recover.
"I did not expect this behavior from the cub due to its small size, but it was God's will," she commented.
The incident coincides with Abdel Monem's active artistic schedule. Her recent series "Saidi, Singer, and Thief" aired recently—a social comedy that follows the intertwined stories of a young man from Upper Egypt, a singer, and a thief in a popular Cairo alley.
