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Lion kills man at luxury safari lodge after he left tent to use toilet
A lion killed a man at a luxury lodge in the remote northwest of Namibia, authorities said. The victim — identified by local media as well-known businessman Bernd Kebbel — was camping with other tourists at the tented resort when the early morning tragedy unfolded, police said. Kebbel, 59, was camping with his wife and friends near Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in the Sesfontein area when he was attacked by the animal, the Namibian newspaper reported. He was attacked when he stepped out of his tent to use the toilet, environment ministry spokesperson Ndeshipanda Hamunyela told local news outlet Informante. Other campers managed to scare off the lion but Kebbel was already dead by then, he said. Police were "attending the scene and a full report will be submitted in due course," spokesperson Elifas Kuwinga said. According to the Daily Mail, Kebbel was a philanthropist who supported wildlife conservation in Namibia and once owned Off-Road-Centre, which sold accessories for safari vehicles. Desert-adapted lions roam the remote northwest of the country where mountains and sand dunes meet. In 2023, they were estimated to be around 60 adults and more than dozen cubs. But their numbers have dipped in recent months following a drought-induced drop in prey and conflict with humans. Last August, Namibia authorized the culling of hundreds of animals, including elephants, as part of a plan to feed people in the drought-stricken country. The mauling marks at least the second deadly lion attack in Africa in less than six weeks. In April, a lion killed a 14-year-old girl outside Kenya's capital in a ranch to the south of Nairobi National Park. The wonderfully weird world of artist Luigi Serafini Fans turn out for estate sale at home of Tom Petty Dozens killed in attack near Gaza aid delivery point, witnesses blame IDF, Israel denies involvement
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Lion kills man at a safari lodge in Namibia
The victim was attacked by the lion when he stepped out of his tent to use the toilet. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS Windhoek - A lion killed a 59-year-old man at a luxury lodge in the remote northwest of Namibia, police said. The victim was camping with other tourists at the tented resort when the early morning incident happened, police said. He was attacked when he stepped out of his tent to use the toilet, environment ministry spokesperson Ndeshipanda Hamunyela told local news outlet Informante. Other campers managed to scare off the lion but the man was already dead by then, he said. Police were 'attending the scene and a full report will be submitted in due course,' spokesperson Elifas Kuwinga said. Desert-adapted lions roam the remote northwest of the country where mountains and sand dunes meet. In 2023, they were estimated to be around 60 adults and more than dozen cubs. But their numbers have dipped in recent months following a drought-induced drop in prey and conflict with humans. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
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04-04-2025
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Locals celebrate rare moment as iconic lake reaches milestone not seen in decades: 'A once-in-a-lifetime experience'
Locals in Namibia were shocked to see one of their country's national landmarks reach full capacity for the first time in almost half a century. According to Informante, Lake Otjikoto, one of Namibia's most iconic bodies of water, is at full capacity, courtesy of a period of "sustained and significant rainfall." Local tour guide Peteus Gerson said this is the first time the lake has hit this level since 1978. "This is a rare phenomenon for all of us and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many," he said. Lake Otjikoto is one of north Namibia's primary tourist destinations, renowned for its deep, clear waters and historic ties, according to Info Namibia. It was formed when a karst, a landscape marked by soluble stone dissolving in water, collapsed and revealed the lake underneath — hence its unique, crater-like shape. It was called Gaisis by the local San tribes, meaning "ugly," according to the website, and it had myths attached related to its depth, with the belief that its dark waters would not release anyone who dared swim in it. It was first discovered by European explorers in 1851, and they promptly shocked their guides by swimming in the deep waters. Its exact depth is tricky to gauge, because it attaches to a submerged cave system, but it has been estimated at close to 145 meters at its lowest point. It gained fame after World War I, when German soldiers dumped gold and weapons in it before surrendering to South African forces. Local diving clubs have collected some of those weapons and arranged them in a sort of underwater museum for intrepid visitors to experience. The lake's unexpected rise is the result of historic rains in the region, the cause of which is our changing climate. As our planet heats up, severe weather events become increasingly common, and make moments like this more and more frequent, even as large swathes of the world deal with drought. In this case, the weather was a boon for the region and for tourism in the area, as it helped locals and visitors experience something few get the chance to see. How often do you worry about the quality of your drinking water? Never Sometimes Often Always Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
