South African Park Where Lion Killed American Reopens
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Two unidentified lionesses are pictured at The Lion Park in Johannesburg, Aug. 20, 2014. (The Lion Park)(JOHANNESBURG) — The wildlife park near Johannesburg where an American woman was killed by a lion reopened on Tuesday.
Lion Park was “operating as usual” a day after the woman, who hasn’t been identified, was killed by a lioness that attacked her through an open car window, said Scott Simpson, the park’s assistant manager.
The tour operator driving the car was injured in the attack and remains hospitalized.
Witnesses quoted in South African media said the car’s windows were open, contrary to park rules.
The lioness was locked away in an enclosure and could be moved to a private location in the next day or two, Simpson said.
The Lion Park is a popular tourist destination that allows visitors to drive in their own cars through large enclosures where lions roam freely.
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