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Zack Follett Jumps In LION Cage (VIDEO)


First Posted: 05/08/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:45 PM ET

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Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett recently took his affiliation with animal whose jersey he bears one step further. In a video posted on his web site, Follett hops into a cage with an actual lion, who quickly lunges toward him.

According to the Detroit News, the stunt is part of an effort to raise money for the Cat Haven Wild Animal Park near Fresno, Calif. Scroll down for video -- highlights start at 2:55.

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Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett recently took his affiliation with animal whose jersey he bears one step further. In a video posted on his web site, Follett hops into a cage with an actual lion,...
Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett recently took his affiliation with animal whose jersey he bears one step further. In a video posted on his web site, Follett hops into a cage with an actual lion,...
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Dannydel
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08:16 AM on 03/11/2010
At last, an NFL player going out of his way to do something positive, and people are STILL complaining? Someone needs to look in the mirror and then get over themselves.
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westreal
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09:39 AM on 03/10/2010
Great vid but that lion really wanted to take a bite out of his arse.
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westphilly726
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08:11 AM on 03/10/2010
I'm not impressed by this.If you think you're tough Zack go to Seaworld and get in the tank with Tilikum.
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swanie
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10:23 AM on 03/09/2010
STUPID - just PLAIN OL' STUPID ! ! !
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fuzzynormal
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12:27 AM on 03/09/2010
It related news, the actual Lion won 21-3. It was in control the entire game and the Lions football franchise only avoided a shutout when the lion's pride fumbled in the 4th quarter on their own 15, leading to a Detroit score via a Jason Hanson field goal.

Millen still S*ck s
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YavapaiYaxkin
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09:00 PM on 03/08/2010
Anyone know why these lions are locked up?
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amantedelibros
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12:28 PM on 03/09/2010
Cat Haven is an animal sanctuary/educational organization dedicated to the preservation of the big cats (lions, cheetahs, tigers, leopards, etc).

http://www.cathaven.com/
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OneTop
Uh, is that a beer hall?
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08:57 PM on 03/08/2010
The cat shouldn't be too worried. Just put up a set of goal posts and you will never ever have to worry about a Detroit Lion coming any where near you again.
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Mag7
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08:38 PM on 03/08/2010
He didn't read the 'Bear bites woman's finger off' story yesterday??
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iRock
and that's all that needs to be said...
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08:25 PM on 03/08/2010
I wonder if Brett Farve would get in a boat with an actual Viking.
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lioness39
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10:00 AM on 03/09/2010
I'm lmao. On that thought, would Tom Brady jump on board when George Washington crossed the Delaware? Too funny. Thanks for the laugh.
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amantedelibros
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12:32 PM on 03/09/2010
LOL Good one!
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ThoughtAboutIt
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06:50 PM on 03/08/2010
Foolish move.

The lion could have ended his career, at a minimum and Detroit would have voided his contract.
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linton
Perseverance is one short race after another.
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07:37 PM on 03/08/2010
Yep, a lion is still a lion irrespective of it's habitat?
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