The American tourist who was mauled to death by a lion on a South African safari has been identified as a 29 year old film editor who worked on an Emmy winning episode of Game of Thrones.
the tour guide who tried to save her life relived the moment he suffered a heart attack during the horrifying incident.
Katherine Chappell, who was in Africa raising money for a charitable organization that protects animals from poachers, was killed by the lioness as she took pictures during a drive through the popular Lion Park, near Johannesburg, on Monday afternoon.
Chappell's sister Jennifer confirmed her identity in a heartbreaking message posted on Facebook.
She wrote:
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."
This is the car she was riding in before the attack
fell well my lady
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