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Killed by a Giraffe?
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:18 pm
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South African filmmaker killed by giraffe in safari lodge accident
An award-winning South African filmmaker has died after being head-butted by a giraffe while filming at a safari lodge.
Carlos Carvalho was working on a feature film when a bull giraffe named Gerald swung its head at him at the Glen Africa Country Lodge in the North West Province on Wednesday night.
The 47-year-old father-of-two was flown by helicopter to hospital in Johannesburg, where he later died from his head injuries.
"When Carlos was standing in front of the giraffe, the animal spread its legs, bent its neck and swung its head at Carlos," said Richard Brooker, whose family owns the lodge.
"Gerald will remain at the lodge. He did nothing wrong,” Mr Brooker said.
Drikus Van Der Merwe, a member of the film crew, said he was standing next to Mr Carvalho when the incident happened.
“He started chasing the boom swinger who joined our unit," he said. 'The giraffe followed him but we didn’t feel threatened because he just seemed to be inquisitive.
"We started shooting close ups of its body and its feet. Then while Carlos was looking through the camera eyepiece Gerald swung his neck and hit him against his head.
“It came out of nowhere and Carlos didn’t even see it coming. He wasn’t aware of the danger," he said.
"I could see he was unconscious (...) I knew he had a severe head trauma. But I never thought he would die."
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Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:29 pm to Wolfhound45
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"I could see he was unconscious (...) I knew he had a severe head trauma. But I never thought he would die."
That dude is pretty optimistic,
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:29 pm to Wolfhound45
That's a lot of kinetic energy. Not surprised he died.
Average Weight
Giraffes use their long necks to graze on leaves higher than other herbivores can reach and to spot predators before they get close. Their necks tend to average about 6 feet long, and supporting such a length requires powerful muscles and big bones. That causes their necks to be heavy, usually between 500 and 600 pounds.
Throwing Their Weight Around
Although female giraffes can use their necks to knock away predators as they run, they are more likely to use their feet to kick in defense. Male giraffes, however, commonly use their necks as a weapon. The enemy isn't predators -- it's each other. Males fight for female affection by "necking," or pounding their necks against each other. The weight helps the giraffes build momentum as they swing their heads. These long necks with their powerful muscles and heavy bones pack quite a punch, leaving some males seriously hurt after a necking match.
Proportion
Although their necks look like the longest part of their bodies, that isn't really the case. Giraffes' legs are about the same length as their necks, about 6 feet long. The rest of their height, about 4 to 5 feet, comes from their bodies. The weight of their necks, logically, makes up about a third of their body weight. Males typically weigh between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds, with about 600 pounds of that from their necks. Part of that weight comes from the seven vertebrae, which is the same number of vertebrae humans have in their necks. Giraffes' are much bigger, obviously, about 10 inches long.
website with giraffe info
Average Weight
Giraffes use their long necks to graze on leaves higher than other herbivores can reach and to spot predators before they get close. Their necks tend to average about 6 feet long, and supporting such a length requires powerful muscles and big bones. That causes their necks to be heavy, usually between 500 and 600 pounds.
Throwing Their Weight Around
Although female giraffes can use their necks to knock away predators as they run, they are more likely to use their feet to kick in defense. Male giraffes, however, commonly use their necks as a weapon. The enemy isn't predators -- it's each other. Males fight for female affection by "necking," or pounding their necks against each other. The weight helps the giraffes build momentum as they swing their heads. These long necks with their powerful muscles and heavy bones pack quite a punch, leaving some males seriously hurt after a necking match.
Proportion
Although their necks look like the longest part of their bodies, that isn't really the case. Giraffes' legs are about the same length as their necks, about 6 feet long. The rest of their height, about 4 to 5 feet, comes from their bodies. The weight of their necks, logically, makes up about a third of their body weight. Males typically weigh between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds, with about 600 pounds of that from their necks. Part of that weight comes from the seven vertebrae, which is the same number of vertebrae humans have in their necks. Giraffes' are much bigger, obviously, about 10 inches long.
website with giraffe info
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:34 pm to Wolfhound45
I thought this was gonna be another Big Lee thread.
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:42 pm to Wolfhound45
I saw a Giraffe fight on the show Planet Earth. They deliver some powerful blows with their head swinging on that long neck.
Found it on youtube
The Most Intense Giraffe Fight You WIll Ever See
Youtube giraffe fight
Found it on youtube
The Most Intense Giraffe Fight You WIll Ever See
Youtube giraffe fight
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:46 pm to starsandstripes
Sorry I fat fingered and downvoted. Don't know how to correct. That was great info. Sorry.
Posted on 5/5/18 at 11:52 pm to Mr. Misanthrope
Posted on 5/6/18 at 12:15 am to Wolfhound45
Posted on 5/6/18 at 12:16 am to Wolfhound45
I keep trying to work in the expression “higher than giraffe pussy” but can’t make it fit the facts.
That always makes me chuckle.
That always makes me chuckle.
Posted on 5/6/18 at 8:27 am to Wolfhound45
Also, the male giraffe's use their head to fight with each other. They have horn numbs on the tops of their heads as well.
Dude really had no chance.
Dude really had no chance.
Posted on 5/6/18 at 8:34 am to Wolfhound45
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"We started shooting close ups of its body and its feet. Then while Carlos was looking through the camera eyepiece Gerald swung his neck and hit him against his head.
Why would you even do this? Never mind the neck, a giraffe will kick the shite out of you and think nothing of it
Posted on 5/6/18 at 8:37 am to Wolfhound45
Giraffes are straight up assholes.
Posted on 5/6/18 at 8:39 am to Wolfhound45
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Killed by a Giraffe?
He has brought shame upon his family. To die by Lion/Tiger is glorious, to die by Giraffe is a disgrace
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