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BOULDER, Colo. — A couple from Boulder is talking about their close encounter with Cecil the Lion.

John and Harriet Olson were in Zimbabwe about a year ago and got within just a few feet of the lion they call Magestic.

They shared their story and pictures of the impressive lion whose killing earlier this month has sparked outrage from around the world.