29-year-old wildlife conservationist mauled to death by lion in SA safari park
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| car she was riding in before the attack |
The American woman who was mauled to death by a lion at a Safari park in
South Africa on June 1st has been identified as 29-year-old Katherine
Chappell. The
film editor, who worked on hit TV series Game of Thrones, was taking
pictures of the animal through an open window when the animal jumped
into her car through the window and mauled her to death.
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| Katherine
Chappell Before her Death |
Chappell's sister Jennifer confirmed her identity in a heartbreaking message posted on Facebook.
She
wrote:
"We are broken-hearted to share this news with our friends and
family: Yesterday morning, while on a volunteer mission to protect
wildlife in South Africa, Kate Chappell was involved in a tragic and
fatal accident. Katie was a brilliant, kind, adventurous and
high-spirited woman. Her energy and passion could not be contained by
mere continents or oceans. She was very much loved and shared her love
for life with those she met.
"We cannot thank everyone enough for the kind words and support. It means the world to us during this difficult time."
Katherine was also a keen wildlife conservationist and raised money to protect South African animals
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