Lion Mauls American Tourist To Death

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A South African lion mauled an American tourist and her companion in their car at a privately run game reserve outside Johannesburg.

One 22-year-old woman was mauled to death as the lion jumped through the car’s open window; another suffered serious injuries in his attempt to save the victim. The victims were seen on Monday driving through the park, northwest of Johannesburg, with with their car windows open.

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Operations manager of The Lion Park venue, Scott Simpson, told Talk Radio 702, “There was a car driving to the lion camp and the lion did come through the window and bite the lady,” “The ambulance arrived quite soon, but the lady had passed away.”

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The incident is the latest in a series of attacks at the park, which is popular with both locals and foreigners.

In March, an Australian tourist was injured by a lioness after driving through the park with his car windows open.

Two days later, a 13-year-old from a nearby slum was attacked by a cheetah while riding a bicycle through the grounds.

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In December 2013, a former South African franchise rugby player Brett Tucker and his family were attacked by a lion at the same park, with his father reportedly suffering minor injuries.