Namibia (Southern Africa) – A wealthy businessman, known for his philanthropy and support of Namibian desert lions, was fatally mauled by a lioness after stepping out to use the restroom while staying at a luxury safari with his wife and other tourists. According to sources, 59-year-old Bernd Kebbel was attacked shortly after leaving the safety of a vehicle’s rooftop tent near Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp.
Kebbel was unaware that a lioness was apparently near the tent when he descended the ladder – the large cat attacked him and dragged him away by his neck. A Namibian lion expert is quoted in the Daily Mail, saying:
‘Thankfully it would have been quick as a human is no match for a lioness that is in its prime.” Adding, “They are quick and fast and extremely strong and do not get much opportunity to hunt so can become very hungry – hungry enough to risk attacking a feared human.”
CBS reports this is the second deadly lion attack in less than six weeks in Africa.
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