Tourist killed by herd of elephants at Sirheni Bushveld Camp in Kruger

[HankBuck]

Preaching to the choir, brother. One reason I so enjoy working from home is so I don't have to deal with any of that. If it can be helped, I'm never working in another office again.

3 or 4 times a day, I walk out of my office, downstairs to my wife's office, give her a hug and kiss and grab her ass and boobs. She enjoys the harassment.

@sgt_zim you can do that exact same thing in any corporate Office and it might even be “more Fun” — then go Home and watch yourself become famous on the Nightly News

 

[sgt_zim]

There are no words...

I'm a lucky man. My wife brings me peace.

Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and an angry woman.

 

[bowjijohn]

I’m reminded of three stories

The first, I’m not sure of. The second I’m not sure of the location. The third I know happened

1. Lion Park just outside Johannesburg in early 80s. A Japanese couple got out of their car to take pictures. They got nailed by the lions they were photographing

The Herald led with the headline

“Japanese takeaway comes to Lion Park’

2. Father of two got out of his car in (I think) Wankie Game Park to film (super 8) feeding lions

He got taken down by a lioness that came from behind the car

He and the family (who were going ballistic) were filmed by another group from another car before the driver attempted to use the car to drive the pride away

The guy died of his injuries before park wardens arrived summoned by frantic honking of car horns

That film was on YouTube for a while before disappearing

3. Middle aged Mum of one, very nearly got nailed by a pissed off mating lion pair when she climbed out the rear window of their car and onto the roof to get a better view

Lioness stopped her charge at the car whilst lady scrambled back inside

That lady was my Mum - I was 8

 

[Malambo]

2. Father of two got out of his car in (I think) Wankie Game Park to film (super 8) feeding lions

He got taken down by a lioness that came from behind the car

He and the family (who were going ballistic) were filmed by another group from another car before the driver attempted to use the car to drive the pride away

The guy died of his injuries before park wardens arrived summoned by frantic honking of car horns

That film was on YouTube for a while before disappearing

I`ve seen this video.
Pictures of it were posted on boards at KRUGER NP as warning on never step out of the vehicle
I saw them many years ago, not sure if they continue showing this nowadays

 

[sgt_zim]

@sgt_zim you can do that exact same thing in any corporate Office and it might even be “more Fun” — then go Home and watch yourself become famous on the Nightly News

I get all my excitement hunting. I value peace and respect from my wife, and peace in my life in general - that's why I garden and raise rabbits.

 

[Flbt]

It would do loads to shut down the lawsuits like the one filed against the company who had that woman killed by a hippo.

I would also have a international Darwin Award competition specifically for people who are killed by animals due to their own stupidity.

I don’t think it would help lawsuits.
The woman that used glue on her head had a lawsuit.
Ambulance chaseing lawyers and stupid will all ways get together

 

[Franco]

@Foxi - I do Not agree, a bit harsh. This was a Tourist and Unless specifically told Not to walk around at night AND “why” its just a mistake and fatal consequence resulted. I’ve read enough on this forum where very experienced AH Hunters and PHs made mistakes (or just bad luck) — and are injured or killed…none of them were “stupid”.

"A bit harsh", to the contrary sir and with respect - in this situation, not harsh enough.

A person was trampled by elephants and I have a difficult time dismissing it as a mistake.

Yes, there were fatal consequences - and a tragic ending does not absolve responsibility of those involved; whether it be the individual or, possibly in this case, those tasked with their supervision.

Label me harsh, call me a bastard if you like, you will not be the first, but I cannot accept a lack of verbal warning or posting of signs to be contributory. Neither do I see your example of hunters and PH's as comparative; they know the consequences.

Laying blame on the absence of adequate warnings is dismissing one's accountability for one's own actions. If in the case of a child or someone with dementia, they are incapable, that burden falls upon those charged with their care.

Lack of accountability is one of the things crippling our society today; sadly, it is not being taken away - it is being surrendered.

Do we really need directions on a shampoo bottle, does a car battery really need a warning not to drink the contents, does a manufacturer deserve to be sued because a knife purchased to cut things cut the person who bought it?

People today are becoming more reliant and comfortable with the idea society should protect them from themselves. Continuing on this path will lead to a total dependence. I would be embarrassed to say, "Nobody warned me it was hot", if I burned my lip on a cup of hot coffee.

In this instance:
If it was intentional - she should have known better, it's Kruger - it's full of wild animals
If it was sleepwalking - if you know you, or your partner sleepwalk - you better take precautions
If it was dementia - you do not put a person with dementia in a situation like that

Hank, you and I will disagree, and feel free to call me an insensitive bastard - but I don't buy off on a lack of signs or verbal warning as a viable excuse.

 

[Flbt]

Canoeing in a lake filled with alligators, get killed then blame the alligator, yep, you can't fix stupid.

Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on lake in Florida: "He tried to fight the gator off"

An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, investigators said.

www.cbsnews.com

I agree with you.
But fl does normal post warring about gators.
But tourists type places will tell you not to really worry about them if you leave them alone they will leave you alone.

 

[Tanks]

I guess your mom had all the money? My dad didn't raise me to treat women like trash to be taken to the curb regularly. ...

Don't know why you brought my mom into it and insinuating their 60-year marriage was due to her money. For your information while my mother's family were comfortable (owned newspapers), my dad's family was even more comfortable (10's of thousands of acres of orchards, real estate invesments and factories). They stayed together because they made their marriage work.

In regard to women taken out to the curb like trash, each of my wives left with a 7 figure settlement plus personal belongings like cars, jewelry etc., etc..

My current partner and I have been together for 12 years, she is the most loving and caring person I know as well as being hot. If something happened to me or we split for whatever reason (her choice or mine) she'd also get a similar settlement.

 

[Rafiki]

This thread ha way run it's course.