10 times tourists were killed by wild animals

9. Lion Mauls Reckless Safari Tourist

In 2015, Katherine Chappell, a 29-year-old American woman, was killed by a lion at a wildlife park in South Africa. Lion Park offers self-driven and guided tours. The park guarantees “super-close up views,” and its website states: “Nowhere can you get closer to a pride of lions and still be complexly safe.”

Chappell was in the passenger seat of an SUV taking photos with the window rolled down when a male lion attacked, jumping through the open window. The driver and tour guide were injured as they attempted to help her. Riding with the windows down in Lion Park is strictly prohibited. Chappell died while receiving treatment.