Another expedition was almost the last in the life of a scientist Gotz Nifa (Gotz Neef). The researcher was attacked by a hungry, predatory cat when he was sleeping in his tent during a trip in Botswana. The unequal struggle lasted about five minutes, and Gotz was already on the verge of death, but fortunately his aid came friends. People were able to neutralize a predator and rescue a colleague. The scientist was wounded, covered with blood, but alive. Find out the details of a violent struggle of our material.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in Botswana32-year-old wild Explorer Gotz NIF slept in his tent during an expedition in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Suddenly he heard a suspicious noise outside. The man saw the outline of the muzzle of a lion through the fabric of the tent and struck it with all my strength. This attack only angered the beast.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in BotswanaHungry and angry, the king of the jungle assaulted a traveler and grappled with him in mortal combat. A fierce struggle lasted about five minutes. Leo was biting and scratching Gotz, while he was trying to defend myself and take refuge in the tent.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in BotswanaTo help unfortunate researcher came to his colleague, the 46-year-old Dr. Rainer von Brandis (Rainer Von Brandis). He ran out of a nearby tent, armed only with a large branch. The scientist saw what a terrible situation turned out to be his friend, and tried to ward off a lion. Next to the tent Rainer noticed a small pile of dry elephant dung. Excited doctor started throwing in animal manure pellets. Unfortunately, it didn't help. Then he began to beat him with a branch, but the animal did not respond to the attacks, continuing to torment Gotz.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in BotswanaFortunately, the commotion and shouts were heard Ranger Tomales Setloboko (Tomalets Setlabosha) and arrived to help. He threw a raging beast with a firecracker flash, which scare away hippos. Leo for a moment bounced off his victim, but then again attacked the scientist. Men rushed to the predator, and they were able to throw it aside. In the end, the beast was put to sleep.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in BotswanaGotz NIF got 16 deep wounds that Leo left on his arms, shoulders and head. The scientist was all scratched and bloodied but alive.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in BotswanaThe man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he provided the necessary medical care. Then he was taken to Namibia, where he now continues her treatment in the hospital.
Unequal battle: wild Explorer to survive the attack of a hungry lion in BotswanaA lion attacked a researcher was old, and hungry, and, obviously, he was expelled from the pride. He came to the camp in search of food. Such cases occur quite often. Every year in Africa from the clutches of the lions, who can't hunt wild animals, killed about 200 people.
Meanwhile, a conservationist during the game tore his two favorite white lion, which he had raised from childhood. Always important to remember that beast stays a beast, no matter what.