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American woman killed in South Africa lion attack
CBS News ^ | 1 June 2015 | CBS News

Posted on 06/01/2015 10:18:13 AM PDT by Alas Babylon!

JOHANNESBURG -- A lion killed an American woman and injured a man driving through a private wildlife park in Johannesburg on Monday, a park official said.

The attack occurred at around 2:30 p.m. when a lioness approached the passenger side of the vehicle as the woman took photos and then lunged, said Scott Simpson, assistant operations manager at the Lion Park.

"They had their windows all the way down, which is strictly against policy," he said. "The lion bit the lady through the window." The driver then tried to punch the lion and was scratched by the animal.

Park staff quickly chased the lion away from the car and an ambulance arrived promptly. "Unfortunately, she did pass away," said Simpson, adding that the U.S. Embassy had been informed.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: africa; american; killed; lion; maul; southafrica; stupid; stupidpeople; usembassy; wildlife
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Rules are established for a reason.

Rule: Windows must be rolled up.

American tourist: Roll window all the way down.

Result: Dead American tourist.

1 posted on 06/01/2015 10:18:13 AM PDT by Alas Babylon!
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To: Alas Babylon!

Do not feed the animals, lady!...................


2 posted on 06/01/2015 10:19:25 AM PDT by Red Badger (Man builds a ship in a bottle. God builds a universe in the palm of His hand.............)
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To: Alas Babylon!

It would not surprise me if dead American Tourist Lady was trying to take a selfie with the lion.


3 posted on 06/01/2015 10:19:34 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (With Great Freedom comes Great Responsibility.)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Was the lion hurt when she lunged at him through
the open window?


4 posted on 06/01/2015 10:20:27 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Red Badger
From the article:

Earlier this year, South African media reported that an Australian tourist was bitten by a lion when he was driving in the park with his windows open. In April, a teenager was attacked by a cheetah when he tried to cut through the park on his bicycle, reported local outlet, News24.
I wonder if alcohol or drugs are an issue here. I mean beside abject stupidity...
5 posted on 06/01/2015 10:21:26 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (As we say in the Air Force, "You know you're over the target when you start getting flak!")
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To: Alas Babylon!


6 posted on 06/01/2015 10:22:23 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Darwin Award winner, here.


7 posted on 06/01/2015 10:22:50 AM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticide, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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To: Alas Babylon!

Off topic but did you see the commercials for the Jurassic Park movie.


8 posted on 06/01/2015 10:23:07 AM PDT by McGruff (For Rent)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Havibg been on vacation recently, this doesn’t surprise me. I expect that at least two cars of older Americans then stopped and complained that they didn’t get bit, too, and damnit, they paid as much money as those other people.


9 posted on 06/01/2015 10:24:17 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: tet68

I caught that too.....awkward writing.


10 posted on 06/01/2015 10:26:40 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (It ain't a "hashtag"....it's a damn pound sign. ###)
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To: Alas Babylon!
Every time I see this commercial

I think some moron is going to try this on You Tube
and there's gonna be a hell of a lawsuit when it goes south.

11 posted on 06/01/2015 10:26:57 AM PDT by McGruff (For Rent)
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Damn!

I hope that’s a scene some Hollywood movie or commercial and not the actual lion park!


12 posted on 06/01/2015 10:27:48 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (As we say in the Air Force, "You know you're over the target when you start getting flak!")
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To: Alas Babylon!

More:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/girl-16-gored-bison-yellowstone-posing-pic-article-1.2225070

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1VtqxCyxDI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lkMI4tJn8s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkwqz1bH0L0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCsThPzj-xk


13 posted on 06/01/2015 10:28:10 AM PDT by rey
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To: McGruff

Yeah. I doubt a pterodactyl not much bigger than a human being could fly off with one...

The whole Jurassic Park concept is incredulous.


14 posted on 06/01/2015 10:29:22 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (As we say in the Air Force, "You know you're over the target when you start getting flak!")
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To: Alas Babylon!

Sometimes you’re the windshield, sometimes you’re the bug...


15 posted on 06/01/2015 10:31:58 AM PDT by bigbob (The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
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To: Alas Babylon!

It is real. Here’s the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRSYMfC2PFU


16 posted on 06/01/2015 10:32:29 AM PDT by rey
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To: Alas Babylon!

Well, at least she must have got a heckuva picture.


17 posted on 06/01/2015 10:33:02 AM PDT by Charles Henrickson (And puncture.)
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To: Alas Babylon!

I blame climate change


18 posted on 06/01/2015 10:33:46 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Charles Henrickson

It was a great picture, but the lion got the camera.


19 posted on 06/01/2015 10:34:52 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: Alas Babylon!

20 posted on 06/01/2015 10:36:16 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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