Wednesday, June 3, 2015

New Yorker mauled to death by lioness in South Africa

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An American woman, on a wildlife volunteer mission was mauled to death by a lion at a wildlife park in South Africa on Monday.

Katherine Chappell, the 29 year old native of New York was a visual effects editor on the popular television show Game Of Thrones

Zach Huskins has more from New York.

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While taking photos on a safari tour, Chappell was attacked by a lioness that reportedly jumped through the open window of the vehicle

Witnesses honked their horns as the lion drew near, but the warnings went unnoticed.

The lioness is thought to have had her cubs nearby

This is the third major cat attack in the park in four months and could mean serious repercussions for the South African tour operators.

In response to questions of euthanizing the lion, a spokesman for the park said quote-"That's not an option." A memorial service will be held for Kate on Saturday in her hometown of Rye, New York.
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