In memoriam - Lion kills Zimbabwe safari guide Quinn Swales

[barryk]

Condolences to this young man's family....

 

[Photoshooter]

I was wondering if he was even armed. I can't imagine walking around without something for protection. Can someone shed some light on whether these guides carry? Sorry I do not know what the normal practice is.

Not sure about Zim but I have done many bush walks in the Kruger Park, South Africa where the norm is 2 Guides each armed with a 458. Walks in the bush normally are not great for wildlife photography, more so just to glean info from the guides. Before each walk I always take a good look at the rifles just in case something goes bad. Have had a few adrenaline moments but nothing dangerous yet.

 

[Panielsen]

My condolences to his family. I wonder if anyone in the media will pick this up and broadcast in the US and talk about how the unnamed lion should be tried and jailed for legally defending its territory?

I first heard of it on Facebook on a post from Ivan Carter. No media I have seen..... My deepest sympathy to his family and a ton of respect to a true hero!

 

[Bruce Fletcher]

R.I.P. Quinn - Bravery and Honor have little place in our society these days. Being a Man has little place in our world as well. Sounds like you represented all these rare attributes. The World is a lesser place without you. Sincerest Condolences to your relatives.