‘Oh no. I am the lion now’: Woman who jumped into lion's den at Bronx Zoo facing shoplifting charges in NJ

The woman captured on camera jumping into a lion's den at the Bronx Zoo is facing separate charges in New Jersey.

News 12 Staff

Nov 1, 2019, 10:00 AM

Updated 1,702 days ago

Share:

The woman captured on camera jumping into a lion's den at the Bronx Zoo is facing separate charges in New Jersey.
Myah Autry faced a judge Thursday in Kearny for shoplifting charges.
Reporters caught up with Autry outside the courthouse to ask why she climbed into the lion's den, and if she was worried that she could have been injured by the lion.
"Oh no. I am the lion now,” says Autry. “Can't you tell? Have you ever heard of reincarnation? Do your history, young man. You are very handsome. I like your eyes, I like your smile. Do your history, it's called reincarnation. I am the lion now."

Autry still has not been arraigned on trespassing charges for her stunt at the zoo.
She says she will turn herself in on those charges.


More from News 12
0:22
Officials: Paterson resident faces multiple drug charges following man’s fatal overdose

Officials: Paterson resident faces multiple drug charges following man’s fatal overdose

1:22
STORM WATCH: Cloudy skies and humidity in New Jersey; tracking weekend storms

STORM WATCH: Cloudy skies and humidity in New Jersey; tracking weekend storms

2:27
Middletown mayor: Biden fundraiser in town this weekend will cost taxpayers thousands

Middletown mayor: Biden fundraiser in town this weekend will cost taxpayers thousands

1:35
Clifton police seek 4 suspects wanted in hit-and-run crash that injured 72-year-old woman

Clifton police seek 4 suspects wanted in hit-and-run crash that injured 72-year-old woman

1:58
TSA anticipates record-number of travelers during Fourth of July travel period

TSA anticipates record-number of travelers during Fourth of July travel period

New Jersey state Assembly and Senate approve $56.6 billion 2025 state budget

New Jersey state Assembly and Senate approve $56.6 billion 2025 state budget

0:52
Officials: Paterson child found safe, suspect arrested following Amber Alert

Officials: Paterson child found safe, suspect arrested following Amber Alert

0:50
Jersey Proud: Barnegat first responder honored for saving life of mother and daughter

Jersey Proud: Barnegat first responder honored for saving life of mother and daughter

2:28
Iconic Seaside Heights carousel set to reopen after $2.5 million restoration project

Iconic Seaside Heights carousel set to reopen after $2.5 million restoration project

1:05
Gov. Murphy says he’s open to legislation to require all rape kits to be tested

Gov. Murphy says he’s open to legislation to require all rape kits to be tested

0:19
Prosecutor: 25-year-old woman fatally shot in Manchester Township

Prosecutor: 25-year-old woman fatally shot in Manchester Township

0:27
New Jersey to hold hearing on 2 Trump golf course liquor licenses following felony convictions

New Jersey to hold hearing on 2 Trump golf course liquor licenses following felony convictions

0:30
Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

0:57
Frustrated commuters demand halt to NJ Transit fare hike

Frustrated commuters demand halt to NJ Transit fare hike

0:36
Officials: Galloway man indicted for attempted murder following knife attack on police officer

Officials: Galloway man indicted for attempted murder following knife attack on police officer

1:25
Best Beaches: Showcasing the Seaside Heights boardwalk

Best Beaches: Showcasing the Seaside Heights boardwalk

0:33
Police probe bomb threat made to Walgreens in South Jersey

Police probe bomb threat made to Walgreens in South Jersey

2:12
Paws & Pals: Ruger from Heart and Soul Dog Rescue, Inc seeks forever home

Paws & Pals: Ruger from Heart and Soul Dog Rescue, Inc seeks forever home

0:31
Officials: Roseland man admits to selling subpar military equipment during multiyear schemes to defraud Department of Defense

Officials: Roseland man admits to selling subpar military equipment during multiyear schemes to defraud Department of Defense

0:25
Officials: New Brunswick man sentenced to 9 years in prison for role in armed robbery, shooting of victim

Officials: New Brunswick man sentenced to 9 years in prison for role in armed robbery, shooting of victim