Exotic animals said to include lions escape from US zoo

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Police in the US state of Ohio have shot dead dozens of exotic animals after they escaped from a private zoo.

People are being urged to stay indoors after reported sightings of lions, tigers, bears, wolves and giraffes roaming the countryside.

David Campanale reports.

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