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28 August 2020

Hoedspruit – The Hoedspruit Police in the Mopani District are investigating the death of 69-year old lion owner Arthur Mathewson who was allegedly killed by two of his lions at the Lion Tree Game Lodge on Wednesday 26 August.

It is believed that two lionesses attacked him while they were on one of their usual walks and his wife had to no choice but to helplessly stand by and watch while he was being attacked.

According to police spokesperson brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, police and emergency services were called to the scene. The victim was found with multiple injuries and declared dead on the scene. The lionesses have since been moved to another game lodge in the area.

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