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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Wealthy philanthropist who spend fortunes supporting Namibian desert lions is killed by one after leaving his tent to use the loo
A wealthy philanthropist who spent large sums of money supporting the Namibian desert lions has been killed by one of the predators after leaving his tent to use the toilet. Businessman Bernd Kebbel, 59, was asleep with his wife Conny, 57, on a wildlife expedition at a camp in the north of the country, blissfully unaware that a hungry lioness was stalking him. As the father-of-two climbed down a ladder from the safety of his rooftop tent, mounted on the top of a 4 x 4, the man-eating beast was lying in wait in the dark and attacked him. His desperate screams woke up the rest of the shocked camp who rushed to his rescue in the darkness and bravely chased off the lioness before it could devour its victim. However the Namibian police, investigating the case, said that nothing could be done to save the keen outdoorsman who was killed almost instantly in the savage lightning fast attack. His blood-soaked body was covered up until the authorities could arrive and it is feared that the lioness, named by locals as Charlie, may be hunted and shot dead. The tragedy happened when Mr Kebbel got up in the early hours of Friday morning, unaware that the watching lioness had creeped into the sleeping camp. According to initial reports, Mr Kebbel climbed down a ladder from the tent on the roof and was then attacked and dragged away by the lioness whose jaws tore into his neck and throat. A Namibian lion expert who spoke on the agreement of anonymity 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 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. 'They are quick and fast and extremely strong and do not get much opportunity to hunt so can become very hungry – hungry enough to risk attacking a feared human.' It is understood that Mr Kebbel and Conny's two children, Dieter and Heidi, both in their late twenties, are now flying home to comfort their devastated mother at their home in the Namibian capital, Windhoek. For many years, Mr Kebbel owned the Off-Road-Centre in Namibia's main city Windhoek which bought and sold 4 x 4 safari vehicles and also sold the accessories required in the wild. Lion expert Izak Smit said that the nation's most famous expert in the field, Dr Philip 'Flip' Stander had even named an adult male Kebbel in his honour. Mr Smith said it was to recognise the large sums of money Mr Kebbel had paid into looking after lions but, tragically, Kebbel had become a 'problem animal' after allegedly killing the local wildlife. A big game hunting firm had even offered a £50,000 licence to rich hunters in order to kill the predator, but before the offer was taken up the magnificent solitary male was poisoned by the local farmers. There are about 38,000 free roaming lions left in Africa, mostly in conservation areas, with the Namibian Ministry of the Environment & Tourist estimating they have just 800. The majority are in the Etosha National Park, with about 110 in the North-West including the Kunene Region where Mr Kebbel was killed while on one of his many wild safaris. Weighing 170kgs, the desert lionesses can run at up to 50mph and measure two metres long, not including the tail. Meanwhile, their powerful jaws have teeth up to four inches long. With very little water in the desert areas along the Skeleton Coast and in the mountains, inland the lions get their liquid from the bodies of prey like ostrich and antelope and seals. But, as villages move further and further into lion territory creating increased human/lion conflict, the predators often attack livestock and villagers reply by shooting, snaring or poisoning them. The violent death of Mr Kebbel was confirmed by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Namibian Police who said that it happened near the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. A Namibian police spokesman said: 'There were brave efforts by fellow campers who drove the animal away but it was too late to save him from the fatal injuries inflicted to his neck' Mr Ndeshipanda Hamunyela, a spokesperson for the tourism ministry, confirmed that officials had been dispatched to the site, adding: 'We can confirm that Mr Kebbel was killed. Our team is on the ground investigating'. He added, however, that it was too early to make a decision on what would happen to the lioness and they would rely on an experts report. Close friend Sharon Baines said on social media: 'What a shock Bernd & Conny as you were just settling in to enjoy the best years of life and everyone is just devastated right now. 'Gentle Bernd your smile and humility will be remember and you made the world a better place. Conny, Heidi and Dieter, there are no words, but we wish you strength and love'. Another post from Marius Burger read: 'Desert lions adapted to survive in the harshest of terrain so are very dangerous as they can be starving and just desperate to find fresh prey. 'Sadly this lioness has tasted human blood and flesh and will have lost its natural fear of a human. There will be little choice than to hunt it down and euthanise it'.
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Adam Henson supported by family as he makes heartbreaking farm admission
Countryfile star Adam Henson has opened up about the support he has from family and friends and how, over the years, he has faced some challenges while running the farm Adam Henson, known from BBC's Countryfile, has candidly spoken out about the hurdles he's encountered in both his professional and personal spheres. While not on screen, Adam is hard at work managing his family farm in the Cotswolds, a legacy started by his father Joe back in 1971. During an intimate chat with Reach PLC, Adam shared insight into the critical support provided by loved ones and friends, admitting that steering the farm has indeed presented numerous obstacles over time. Further delving into his private life, Adam disclosed the tough period following his wife Charlie's cancer diagnosis. Adam conveyed his natural optimism, saying: "My characteristics are that I am an upbeat person, and I have got an incredibly supportive family, wife and children and people around me.," reports Gloucestershire Live. Speaking of his professional dealings, he said: "And within the business, I have got a business partner who I was at Agricultural College with and he is one of my closest friends and what we do is surround ourselves with people that are excellent within their own role in the business. Whether that is a manager or a farm manager, and we work really closely with the team and we are all very honest and open with one another. "I have had some very difficult times in my life, both in business and personally. My wife was very ill a few years ago, my parents dying, and I lost a nephew." Sharing on how he's coped with these trials, he noted: "We have gone through foot and mouth challenges, Covid, and we have had some tough times, but I've never had poor mental health because I've had that fantastic support system around me." In an emotional disclosure, Adam and his wife previously opened up about the tremendous impact that the cancer diagnosis had on their lives. Back in 2021, the couple were confronted with the news they had been fearing when Charlie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Charlie confided to the Daily Mirror, expressing the shock they felt: "It was both barrels," as she recounted the moment a significant tumour was discovered on her pancreas. "We knew people who'd died of pancreatic cancer, and I absolutely felt this was going to be the end of my life." Adam shared his own turmoil: "I felt physically sick," while Charlie recalled the overwhelming confirmation of their worries, saying: "Our darkest fears were confirmed. Adam had to practically carry me down the corridor. My legs were like jelly." The couple sought help from one of the nation's top specialists, leading to Charlie being slated for a risky surgery, with the outcome hanging in the balance. On the day, Adam described the emotionally charged atmosphere: "There were a lot of tears and a lot of emotion in the room." The family then travelled to London for Charlie's painstaking procedure, during which she prepared for the worst by penning final letters to Adam, their kids, and her siblings. However, two years on from those heart-wrenching times, Charlie has made steps towards normality, working part-time and living in anticipation of her six-monthly scans. Countryfile is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Charlie Woods' coach's critique becomes irrelevant as Tiger's son shows attitude
Tiger Woods' son Charlie is already making waves in the golfing world - and he looks to have taken on board a key piece of advice from his high school coach Charlie Woods, the promising son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has shown he's a fast learner by addressing a critique from his high school coach. The 16-year-old golfer clinched the biggest victory of his budding career at the Team TaylorMade Invitational on Wednesday. After a shaky start on the Black Course at Streamsong Resort, the teenager bounced back to secure a memorable win. His improved performance seemed to reflect the advice of his coach Toby Harbeck, who had previously suggested that the young golfer was too hard on himself. While it's not common for golfers to openly acknowledge criticism, focusing too much on one's mistakes can be counterproductive. Harbeck, who coaches Woods at Benjamin School, had noted that the youngster's self-criticism, while reminiscent of his father's approach, could be a hindrance if taken to extremes. "He's tough on himself," Harbeck said in November last year. "If he could just relax and play, store some of that energy, it's good. He's just young. He's got a lot of Dad in him." It seems Charlie took these words to heart, as evidenced by his relaxed and confident performance at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, reports the Mirror US. "I didn't look at the leaderboard once today," he disclosed, reflecting on his impressive final-round 66 on Wednesday. "On the fairway after hitting the green on 18, he's [Woods' caddie] like: 'You make par here, you're going to be fine.'" After clinching victory with a remarkable 15-under finish overall, three shots ahead of Willie Gordon, the young sensation has shown the power of keeping one's cool and not overvaluing any single performance. The game of golf is infamous for its mental demands, piling more pressure on individuals than almost any other sport – an intensity Charlie knows all too well, especially carrying the weight of his father's towering achievements. Yet as the time approaches for college team offers to start rolling in this summer, spectators might witness a newly refined Woods on the horizon, one who has learned to unleash his potential by allowing himself to play freely. Every eye is on Woods lately, especially after scooping up his first AJGA title to much acclaim. It's evident that the young golfer is coming into his own, evolving both his game and his personal resilience. Even with the immense expectations cast by his father, a titan with 15 major trophies, the youngster must dive into the fray to carve out his path and strive towards the family's prestigious record in golf. Still nearly a year shy of his 17th birthday, there's ample scope for further development. And considering the progress he has made in just the past six months, there's optimism that the family dynasty may have spawned another budding superstar.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stephanie's chilling message to Charlie in 'Poker Face season 2' episode 6 foreshadows dark future
In episode 6 of 'Poker Face season 2', called Sloppy Joseph, Charlie Cale visits a fancy elementary school where the class pet, a gerbil, accidentally dies. She meets Stephanie Pearce , a very competitive student, and Elijah Turner, a young magician. During a talent show, Stephanie tries to ruin Elijah's magic trick to win more gold stars, which leads to the gerbil's death. Charlie finds a clue to prove Stephanie is lying, but Stephanie gives her something that makes Charlie leave the school quickly. The Threatening Note and Its Impact At the end of 'Poker Face season 2' episode 6, Charlie Cale gets a scary message from Stephanie, written on the back of a gold star. The note is so threatening that Charlie decides to leave the school quickly. She realizes that being around kids isn't always innocent and fun like she thought. This message hints that Stephanie might cause trouble for Charlie in the future, showing that she has made a new and possibly more dangerous enemy. From Mobsters to Elementary School Rivalries by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo In the first season of 'Poker Face', Charlie Cale made enemies with dangerous people like the mob. In the beginning of season 2, she dealt with murderers who were old enough to go to jail. But in episode 6 of season 2, Charlie finds herself in a battle with 8-year-olds at an elementary school, especially a super competitive girl named Stephanie who even blackmails the principal. At the end of the episode, Charlie thinks she's solved the problem by threatening to keep Stephanie out of good schools if she doesn't stop her bad behavior, but she's wrong. While talking to her friend on the radio, Charlie sees a gold star on her car. When she reads the message, "For the lunch lady," she thinks Stephanie might have changed for the better, but this is not the end of their story. The True Message Revealed However, when Charlie flips the gold star, she uncovers the true message from Stephanie, which says, "When I grow up I will find you." Stephanie's Eerie Stare If the threatening note wasn't enough, Charlie catches Stephanie staring at her from across the school at the end of 'Poker Face season 2' episode 6. Stephanie stands still with an eerie, emotionless gaze that feels straight out of a horror or true crime show. The unsettling look makes Charlie nervous, and she quickly starts her car and speeds away from the school. A Tougher Case: Evidence Swallowed In her earlier cases, Charlie usually had little trouble proving who the killer was once she understood how the murder happened, as seen in Rocket's case in 'Poker Face season 2' episode 5. But in episode 6, she faces a tougher situation when Stephanie swallows the only piece of evidence, leaving Charlie without any proof. After the class gerbil dies during the magic show, Charlie realizes that Stephanie tampered with Elijah's magic box. The box has a hidden hole on top that opens when a string is pulled. Elijah places the gerbil inside a sock over the box, and when he pulls the string and hits the sock with a mallet, the gerbil is supposed to drop through the hole into a secret compartment. Stephanie's Deadly Sabotage and Blackmail Stephanie flipped the magic box upside down, blocking the hole that would have allowed Joseph the gerbil to escape, which caused him to be crushed by the mallet. Charlie discovers that Stephanie had been in the janitor's office after finding a button there. When Charlie confronts her, Stephanie quickly grabs the button and swallows it to destroy the evidence. Stephanie also manages to get Charlie fired from the school. It is then revealed that Stephanie is blackmailing the principal, Dr. Hamm. Charlie notices a friendship bracelet on Dr. Hamm's wrist that says, "Ur mine." Dr. Hamm explains that Stephanie took photos of her stealing money from the lunch box to support her gambling habit and is using those pictures to control her. Charlie Outsmarts Stephanie At the end of 'Poker Face season 2' episode 6, Charlie turns the tables on Stephanie. While Stephanie is upset about the arrival of the new Joseph Gerbils , she steals the lunch money and uses Dr. Hamm's key to sneak into the janitor's office, planning to blame Elijah's dad for the theft. Unbeknownst to her, Charlie is quietly watching from a hidden spot. She snaps a photo of Stephanie placing the stolen money into Elijah's dad's coat pocket. With this evidence, Charlie threatens Stephanie that she will share the photo with her parents and the admissions offices of all the top schools, ruining Stephanie's chances of attending a good school after elementary—unless Stephanie stops her schemes and deletes the photo she's using to blackmail Dr. Hamm. The Gerbil's Fate and Stephanie's Lone Voice After the violent incident at the magic show in 'Poker Face season 2' episode 6, it's clear that the class gerbil, Joseph Gerbils, probably didn't survive. To comfort Elijah and keep the class calm, Charlie and Ms. Dee come up with a plan. Ms. Dee puts a bandage on a new gerbil and tells Elijah that Joseph has been brought back to life and is doing fine. Elijah and most of the class are relieved and happy to believe this, but Stephanie is the only one who speaks up, accusing Ms. Dee of lying and saying the new gerbil isn't really Joseph. Although Stephanie is likely telling the truth, no one pays attention to her.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tiger Woods told son Charlie not to copy him as he offered Rory McIlroy advice
Tiger Woods is regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, but he's made sure his son Charlie doesn't follow in his footsteps when it comes to his swing Golfing prodigy Charlie Woods appears to have listened to his dad Tiger Woods ' advice to 'copy Rory McIlroy 's swing' instead of his own. The 16-year-old is already making waves in the sport, much like his 15-time major champion father did. Charlie recently suffered the heartbreak of failing to qualify for the US Open for the second year running. He was among a record 10,202 entries for the tournament but was left seven shots short of those who advanced to the 36-hole final stage at Wellington Golf Club, Florida. But the teenager bounced back spectacularly by clinching his first AJGA tournament win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational. He impressed with a final score of 15-under par, leaving four of the top-five ranked AJGA players in his wake. Woods' final round featured eight birdies and two bogeys, and he closed with four straight pars, winning the event by three strokes ahead of a three-way tie between fifth-ranked player Luke Colton, Willie Gordon and Phillip Dunham. And it seems he has heeded his dad's advice of drawing inspiration from recently-crowned Masters champion McIlroy, a move that is already paying off. Woods first made the comment that Charlie shouldn't study his own swing during the 2022 Hero World Challenge. Woods paid the ultimate tribute to McIlroy by saying: 'I told [Charlie], 'Don't copy my swing. Copy Rory's.' Have you ever seen Rory off balance in a shot? "Not ever. That's one of the things my dad instilled in me, is that you should be able to balance and hold your finish until the ball rolls and stops. You can swing as hard as you want, but you need to have balance.' Tiger's own swing has evolved over time due to changing coaches and suffering injuries. That may provide an explanation as to why he would view the Northern Irishman's swing as better than his own. Australian golf pro Mark Allen echoed the same sentiment during a conversation with Nick O'Hern on the Talk Birdie to Me Podcast: 'It's funny, that advice that you give people, that's exactly the advice that Tiger Woods gives his boy. "So I've heard Tiger Woods say this a couple of times. 'Don't watch me, watch Rory.' Because Rory hits it as hard as he can, as long as he middles it and as long as he finishes balanced, that's the skill that I want you to develop. 'Every time I watch Tiger's son Charlie swing the club, every time they put him on the telly or I see it on a post, he's got a Rory McIlroy follow-through where it's incredibly balanced.'
