The Christian who threw himself to the lions - and somehow survived: Moment man who believed he was Biblical character Daniel is mauled while trying to 'convert' big cats in their zoo enclosure

 When Chen Chung-ho strolled up to two African lions at Taipei Zoo, nearly 21 years ago, visitors were left confused and stunned. 



Some are said to have believed it was all part of a show, while others thought he was a trained worker who had access to the beasts' enclosure.

But soon after Chen stood in front of the lions, his bizarre behaviour made it increasingly clear that an impending danger loomed. 

Armed with a Bible, he had one motive - to preach the gospel and 'convert' the lions on November 3, 2004. 

Witnesses said he shouted 'Jesus will save you' as he faced the animals. The lions who were lounging under a tree stood up and approached the man. 

Just like the people at the zoo, they initially seemed confused about what he was doing.  He even taunted them by saying: 'Come bite me!'

He then took off his jacket and waved it around. With a roar, one of the enraged animals, a male with a huge mane, lunged at him and knocked it out of his hand. 

Seconds later, it attacked and bit his right arm.

The man, seemingly now aware of the gravity of the situation, attempted to back away onto a nearby rock with his arms raised in what appeared to be the surrender position. 

But the furious lion charged at him again and chomped on his right arm. The man could only exclaim in pain as he was trapped with nowhere to go. 

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