A motorist who bumped into a lion at the Kruger National Park says he did not see the feline as other drivers were blocking the road.
A video of a driver bumping a lioness between Satara and Olifants camps on August 8 has sparked massive public outcry. Lowvelder managed to track down the driver, and here is his version of the events.
He blamed his actions on other visitors who, in their efforts to get the best view of the lions, blocked the road. According to Frank, he moved forward when he saw a gap, at the same time that the lions moved so close to his vehicle that he did not see them. “If people had provided a way through, this would not have happened. I remember once, years ago, there was a buffalo kill near Crocodile Bridge.
They state: “In case of a sighting with many cars causing congestion, the lane opposite from the side of the game or object being viewed may not be blocked by stationary vehicles. This lane must be kept open for those who wish to pass the sighting.”
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