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Cecil the Lion

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Cecil was an African lion who was killed by Walter Palmer in Zimbabwe in July 2015. Cecil was a well-known attraction in the Hwange National park, and his killing for sport lead to worldwide condemnation for Palmer.

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18 Aug, 2015

Palmer spotted

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Palmer spottedPalmer is spotted in Eden Prairie near his Minnesota home, the first time he has been seen since the killing of Cecil. His dentist office has re-opened but he has not been to the building.