The fascination of interacting with wild animals has captivated millions. For some, it has provided a career that few would have the courage to undertake. However, a person’s dedication and love for wildlife can often cloud his judgment, leading to a painful demise. Here are few individuals whose passion cost them their lives in the most horrific, bloody, and terrifying ways.
Lights, Camera, Agony
On April 22, 2008, trainers and cousins Stephen and Randy Miller were practicing a routine with Rocky, a 700 pound grizzly bear, when terror struck. Rocky bit Stephen on the neck, tossing him like a rag doll, causing him to bleed to death.
One Woman vs. the Pack:-
In June 2012, a trainer at Kolmarden Wildlife Park—one of Sweden’s most popular tourist attractions—informed her colleagues that she was going into the wolves’ den. Although that may sound like suicide, it was a “routine” visit designed to “maintain contact with the wolves.”
When she did not return, her colleagues became concerned and decided to check on her.
To their shock and horror, they found the 30-year-old woman dead from mauling by eight wolves that she had raised from birth. The woman’s body was only recovered after rescue workers and park staff forced the wolves away from her corpse.
Wild Horses:-
Charlynn Taketa, 62, had grown up training horses since a young age. On August 11, 2011, Charlynn was caring for one horse when a second reared up and kicked her in the head. She bled out.
Man vs. Dumbo:-
In 2010, the Irem Shrine Circus came to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. An elephant by the name of Dumbo attacked its trainer, kicking him and throwing him 20-feet into the air. The trainer fell hard onto the concrete, dying.
Two Bears vs. One Man:-
In 2008, Benjamin Cloutier chased his dreams and headed 3,200 kilometers (2,000 mi) west to live and work on a Montana ranch. Four years later on November 4, 2012, his life came to a tragic end at age 24.
On that day, Benjamin, who was a trainer at a Montana wildlife casting agency, was mauled to death by two 90-kilogram (500 lb) grizzly bears as he cleaned their cages.
Speculation arose as to the exact events that took place. Some believed that Benjamin had fallen, hit his head, and lost consciousness before the attack because he had no defensive wounds on his hands.
Cobra VS Man:-
Ali Khan Shamsudeen, a Malaysian snake charmer, earned himself the nickname of “Snake King” after breaking multiple records while handling dangerous reptiles. In 2006, he was bitten by one of his cobras in front of fans. He was rushed to the hospital, but died three days later.
Tiger vs. Man:-
Alexander Crispin, 35, a circus trainer in Suarez, Mexico, was attacked by a Bengal tiger during one performance in front of a packed crowd. The tiger lunged at Crispin, mauling him on the ground relentlessly while others hit the animal with metal poles. Crispin died of massive blood loss.
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