A Game of Thrones legend was ‘torn apart’ by a lion in a horrific attack.
The 29-year-old was in South Africa when her dream vacation turned into a nightmare.
She was being driven through the safari park near Johannesburg when the tragedy occurred.
Animal became aggressive ‘without warning’
The 29-year-old lowered a window to take a photograph of the lion lying on the ground, when, without warning, it stood up on its rear paws, lunged forward, and mauled her.
Eyewitness Ben Govender told the New York Post: “We saw the [guide] diving into the passenger seat and punching at the lioness.
“After the first bite, the lioness retreated from the car with blood dripping from her mouth and paw.”
However, the ordeal didn’t end, as the animal mounted a second horrific attack.
Lion launches second devastating attack
Ben continued: “Her face was torn apart. The right side of her chest was gone. Nothing could have been done to save that woman.”
He said the lion ‘had half her shoulder in its mouth’ during the incident.
Guide Pierre Potgieter, who bravely fought in an attempt to stop the onslaught, suffered a heart attack in what he dubbed the ‘worst experience’ of his life.
Investigation launched into death
Lion Park, which promises ‘super close-up views’ and claims that guests can ‘get closer to a pride of lions and other animals and still be completely safe,’ has launched a probe into the attack, along with police.
Scott Simpson, the assistant operations manager at the park, opened the investigation.
He said: “When you drive through into the lion enclosure, which is separate from the rest of the park, you get handed a slip of paper at the gates reminding you to keep your windows closed at all times.
“You also have extensive signage absolutely everywhere warning people to keep them shut.”
South African animal expert Kevin Richardson, known as the ‘Lion Whisperer,’ couldn’t comment on the attack; however, he said lions can ‘lose their natural fear of humans’ in these kinds of environments.
He told NBC News: “People visiting lion parks should be particularly careful and adhere to the rules such as making sure their windows are not rolled down too far. Wild lions fear people and vehicles. That is why you can view them safely in open top vehicles.”
‘A brilliant, kind, adventurous woman’
Katherine Campbell worked as a special effects editor on the Game of Thrones team that won an Emmy for the 2014 episode ‘The Children.’
The New Yorker also had credits on films such as Captain America and Divergent.
Campbell’s family released a statement on Facebook that read: “Katie was a brilliant, kind, adventurous and high-spirited woman.
“Her energy and passion could not be contained by mere continents or oceans. She was very much loved and shared her love for life with those she met.”
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