Portuguese gunboat attacked by lions according to the Dutch newspaper Tilburgsche Courant dated 16 January 1902

Tidings received from Lisbon reported that a Portuguese gunboat stationed off the Limpopo river [Mozambique] was attacked by lions! She anchored in the night near the riverbank when the guard was attacked by a complete family of lions. Officers fought fiercely with the lions which came on board and killed two of the beasts. The guard was mortally wounded. (1)

Note

1. The Nieuwe Tilburgsche Courant dated 15 January confirmed this item.