The lioness bite Biwakowicz in Namibia. It was enough for him to leave the tent
Bernd Kebbel died on Friday in the picturesque but harsh area of the Hoanib River, in the Kunene region, known for its unique nature. The 59-year-old, who camped in this popular tourist region, was attacked by the lioness after leaving the tent placed on the roof of the car in the middle of the night. The aggressive animal was frightened by the screams of his wife and other tourists, but the injuries suffered by Kebbel proved to be fatal.
The lioness bite Biwakowicz in Namibia. A decision was made to shoot
The Ministry of Tourism in a statement published on Monday announced that the lioness was shot on Sunday. As the ministry spokeswoman noted, Ndeshipanda Hamunael, this decision was the result of « continuous monitoring by the ministry’s staff », which showed that The animal was « a threat to both community members and tourists. »
Decision to shoot the lioness It is to calm both the local community and hundreds of tourists visiting this area. At the same time, it emphasizes the difficulties related to wildlife management in areas where conflicts are increasingly occurring between people and animals.
Great nature, but sometimes dangerous
Namibia it Country in Southwestern Africalocated on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean. It borders on four other countries: Angola, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. It is The first country in the world that included postulates in the constitution regarding environmental protection. Namibia can really boast of great nature. Currently 43 percent of the country’s area is occupied by national parks and nature reserves.
The area of the Hoanib River, located near the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park, It is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Namibia. He is known not only for desert views, but also from the unique species of wild animals, such as elephants, leopards and black rhinos. Famous desert lions, which Kebbel has studied for years, allocating serious sums, adapted to the harsh living conditions in this part of the world, which makes them unique on a global scale.
Source: PAP
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Bernd Kebbel with his wife.
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