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German Businessman Killed by Lioness on Namibia Safari

Authorities have launched a safety review of luxury tented camps following the rare desert-lion attack

Authorities later confirmed that they euthanised the lioness involved in the incident.
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Overview

  • Bernd Kebbel, 59, was fatally mauled on May 30 after stepping out of his tent to use the toilet near Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in the Sesfontein area
  • Other campers and staff scared the lioness away, but Kebbel succumbed to his injuries before help could arrive
  • On June 1 officials euthanized the lioness after determining it continued to pose a threat to tourists and nearby communities
  • Namibia’s Environment Ministry and Police Force have opened an investigation to assess how the attack unfolded and whether safety protocols were followed
  • The incident has renewed concerns over tourist safety and human-wildlife conflict in regions inhabited by desert-adapted lions