Dangerous Animal Incidents

[Lisbeth]

Strange! A leopard killing a grown-up man. It must have taken him by surprise and the leopard was not at all scared......or very scared, depends

[Richprins]

How bizarre, for a healthy leopard!

[Klipspringer]

Maybe not a coincidence that several incidents occur close to or on campsites. A lot of people lure the leopards with water and food, and probably more so in the remote camps where people are not policed.

[Lisbeth]

There is no limit to human stupidity

[RogerFraser]

Not sure of the location of this incident but may have been Greater Kruger area .

[Lisbeth]

For once it was not the driver's fault!

[Richprins]

Point made!

[Richprins]

WATCH: Elephant shows bakkie who’s boss in the bush
Both a Bosbok Gas employee and the Toyota in which he was travelling survived the ordeal, but he is sure to have a bee in his bonnet when it comes to elephants in future.
2 hours ago
Linzetta Calitz 1 minute read




For the first time in about 30 years, a Bosbok Gas employee had a “too close” encounter with nature while making a delivery to one of its game reserve clients.

Nathan Traut, Bosbok Gas’ marketing and operations manager, said their driver, Norman Nukeri, was on his way out of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve on Tuesday after delivering diesel (with a bowser in tow) to Klaserie Drift and Ntoma Bush Lodge.



While on his way out, Nukeri had a run-in with an elephant that left his Toyota bakkie with quite a bit of damage to the body.

Traut said in the 30 years they have been in business, something like this has never happened.

“Nature is one of the perks of having to work in nature reserves, just not this close up,” he jokingly remarked.

A video of the incident shows Nukeri trying to ward the elephant off. Initially it seems as though the animal gives up on the stand-off, but then later returns to basically separate the bonnet from the bakkie.

“Nukeri is fine, he is just a little shell-shocked. Our director, Hardus Geldenhuys, and a second driver went to the scene to assist. A good thing, considering Nukeri’s state of shock,” Traut said.

“The bakkie’s bodywork was damaged, but there are very few mechanical issues. It was driveable, just not with the bonnet, so they removed it and the vehicle was brought back to the office sans bonnet by the second driver.”



Damage to the bakkie is in the region of R50 000.

Even though Nukeri is doing well, Traut mentioned that he does not wish to be interviewed.

The video has gone viral, and the company has been contacted from as far as Europe and North Dakota, USA.

https://lowvelder.co.za/731699/watch-el ... -the-bush/

[Lisbeth]

Tiger attacked and killed worker at the Seaview Predator Park

A worker and a tiger of the Seaview Predator Park was attacked and killed by a Siberian tiger named Jasper on Wednesday afternoon.

by Corne van Zyl 17-06-2021 06:59



BERIAN TIGER ESCAPED ENCLOSURE JUST BEFORE ATTACK

In a statement, the park said the electric fencing in the enclosure housing Siberian tigers Jasper and Jade was in the process of being repaired when Jasper jumped on the exterior fence and got out.

“The worker, David Solomon, was, unfortunately, in the passageway between enclosures walking towards the water supply taps when the incident occurred.”

It furthermore stated that David attempted to climb the fence of a different enclosure to get to safety and was pulled off the fence by Jasper. the tiger.

“We confirm that David obviously had bite marks but it would seem that Jasper broke David’s neck when he pulled David off the fence.”

THE SIBERIAN JUMPED INTO ANOTHER TIGER ENCLOSURE

According to the statement, Jasper then proceeded to jump the exterior fence of the next door enclosure which houses Siberian Tigers named Judah and Amber.

A fight ensued between Judah and Jasper and Judah, one of the tigers was killed.

“Jasper, being an entire male Siberian tiger, wanted the attention of Amber, an entire female Siberian Tiger.”

THE PARK WAS IMMEDIATELY CLOSED

Management immediately closed the Park and assisted members of the public who were near the tiger enclosures to safely gather their belongings and exit the Park.

“Members of the public who were at the restaurant were kept there until it was safe for them to return to their vehicles and exit the Park.”

TIGER TRANQUILISED FOR REMAINS OF BOTH WORKER AND TIGER COULD BE REMOVED

In the statement, the Park said surrounding neighbours, Kabega Park SAPS, Gardmed Ambulance Service Kragga Kamma Veterinary Hospital, and Nature Conservation were immediately contacted when the incident occurred.

“Dr. Dave from Kragga Kamma Vet was on site to tranquilise Jasper and Amber so that the remains of David could be safely retrieved as well as the remains of Judah, the tiger that was killed by Jasper.”

DAVID SOLOMON HAS BEEN WORKING AT THE PARK FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS

David Solomon had been at the Seaview Predator Park for about 15 years and knew each of the animals since they were cubs.

“We are all one big family and the loss of David has left every single one of us heartbroken and traumatised, specifically the staff members and volunteers who were present when the incident occurred.

“David’s presence, jokes, willingness to teach our young volunteers and overall bubbling personality is going to be missed so much and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and close friends. May his dear soul rest in peace. “

According to the Park all the large tigers are safely contained in their enclosures and the electric fencing is fully functional.

" Jasper's incident is a first at the Park and was obviously fuelled by hormones. Jasper is now quite calm and content sharing an enclosure with Amber and there are no plans to destroy Jasper.

“We apologise to our visitors who had their visit cut short yesterday by the incident and would like to assure future visitors that they are quite safe.”

The Park said that at no stage yesterday was any member of the public in any immediate danger.

“Our request that visitors leave immediately is standard Protocol should such an incident occur. To the guests at the restaurant who offered assistance and kept our young visitors and resident children occupied while we were handling the emergency, thank you for your kindness and support.”

[Richprins]

RIP...