Businessman mauled to death by lion after stepping out of his tent to use the toilet during overnight safari
EATEN ALIVE Businessman mauled to death by lion after stepping out of his tent to use the toilet during overnight safari
A BUSINESSMAN who spent large sums of money supporting Namibian desert lions has been killed by one of the predators after leaving his tent to use the loo.
Dad-of-two Bernd Kebbel, 59, was with his wife Conny on a wildlife expedition at a camp with friends in the north of the country before the horror attack.
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A wealthy philanthropist who spent large sums of money supporting desert lions has been killed by one
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The tragedy unfolded when Kebbel got up in the early hours of Friday morning.
The philanthropist climbed down a ladder from the safety of his rooftop tent mounted on the top of a 4x4, before the beast lunged at him.
His desperate screams woke up the rest of the shocked camp in Namibia who rushed to his rescue in the darkness.
They bravely chased off the lioness before it could devour its victim.
Namibian police said nothing could be done to save the keen outdoorsman who was killed almost instantly in the savage ordeal.
His body was covered up until authorities could arrive.
It is believed that the lioness with cubs - named by locals as Charlie - may be hunted and shot dead.
A Namibian lion expert said: 'Thankfully it would have been quick as a human is no match for a lioness that is in its prime.
'There are only about 60 desert lions in this region of Kunane where the attack happened and in this particular area around the Hoanib Camp maybe a dozen at the very most."
The expert added: 'The desert lions have adapted to the harsh and burning desert environment and have become extremely adept night-time hunters as there is no cover for them during the day."
The businessman has two grown-up children, Dieter and Heidi, both in their late twenties.
They are said to have moved to South Africa where they went to university before pursuing their careers.
It is understood they are flying home to comfort their devastated mum Conny, 57, at their home in the capital Windhoek.
Kebbel owned the Off-Road-Centre in Namibia's main city Windhoek which bought and sold 4x4 safari vehicles and accessories needed in the wild.
Lion expert Izak Smit said that Namibia's most famous lion expert Dr Philip 'Flip' Stander had named an adult male Kebbel in his honour.
He said it was to recognise the large sums of money he paid into looking after lions.
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