Lion’s Gate wild animal sanctuary has euthanized all 11 of its animals, its hand forced when the Elbert County commissioners denied the refuge’s request to move, co-owner Joan Laub said. Laub told KMGH-Channel 7 that the animals had to be euthanized because recurring flooding on the property made conditions unsafe. The sanctuary euthanized three lions, three tigers and five bears on April 20, according to KUSA-Channel 9. On April 12, Elbert County commissioners unanimously voted to deny the sanctuary’s request to move from eastern Elbert County to a location near Elizabeth, the Denver Post reported. Related ArticlesApril 12, 2017 Elbert County once again denies relocation permit to wild animal sanctuary March 14, 2017 Debate in Elbert County: What if your new neighbors were lions, tigers and bears? April 26, 2006 Lions, tigers and neighbors, oh, my: Shelter idea brings out claws Commissioner Grant Thayer said the unanimous vote to deny the sanctuary a special-use permit was made because “it was felt that the community impact would be best served if it was denied.” It was the second time the board of commissioners voted against a move for the facility, with a previous board turning down a similar request by Lion’s Gate in 2006. For years, neighbors living near the proposed relocation site had said it was not appropriate for a rural neighborhood mostly known for an equine lifestyle.

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