In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national park

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George Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' about Elsa the lioness. After their separation, George focused on lion rehabilitation in Kora, Kenya. He faced dangers from poachers and bandit gangs while releasing lions. George Adamson was tragically killed by bandits in 1989.