Game of Thrones Editor Killed in Lion Attack in South Africa
Jun 3, 2015, 4:16 pm
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Game of Thrones Editor Killed in Lion Attack in South Africa
You may have seen this story going around:
Game Of Thrones editor killed in lion attack
It's a sad story though of what they're saying is true, her death may have been preventable. What makes it very sad for me is, I knew her. Her Mother and my Mother were friends when we were children and we had many play dates together. She went to Catholic schools after the 5th Grade so I haven't seen her since 1996 or so which made this come as a complete shock to me when I saw the news today
Game Of Thrones editor killed in lion attack
It's a sad story though of what they're saying is true, her death may have been preventable. What makes it very sad for me is, I knew her. Her Mother and my Mother were friends when we were children and we had many play dates together. She went to Catholic schools after the 5th Grade so I haven't seen her since 1996 or so which made this come as a complete shock to me when I saw the news today
Jun 3, 2015, 4:34 pm
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Jun 3, 2015, 9:21 pm
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A tragedy, and very sad to see.
Basic prudence suggests an open window isn't a good idea when the lion is literally only 4 feet away. You have ZERO chance of reacting in any way since the lion can cover that distance easily in a single leap.
I especially wouldn't make any moves like taking pictures....
I mean, I wouldn't do anything to startle a house cat given that kind of distance. Even a house cat can put a claw or a fang into your face at that distance...
Basic prudence suggests an open window isn't a good idea when the lion is literally only 4 feet away. You have ZERO chance of reacting in any way since the lion can cover that distance easily in a single leap.
I especially wouldn't make any moves like taking pictures....
I mean, I wouldn't do anything to startle a house cat given that kind of distance. Even a house cat can put a claw or a fang into your face at that distance...
Jun 4, 2015, 7:21 am
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Jun 4, 2015, 7:27 am
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Jun 8, 2015, 11:51 am
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Basic prudence suggests an open window isn't a good idea when the lion is literally only 4 feet away. You have ZERO chance of reacting in any way since the lion can cover that distance easily in a single leap. I mean, I wouldn't do anything to startle a house cat given that kind of distance. Even a house cat can put a claw or a fang into your face at that distance...
Johan