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American mother, baby killed by elephant in Kenya

World Jan. 08, 2010 - 06:31AM JST ( 15 )

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goddogJan. 08, 2010 - 08:45AM JST

Should have been making a lot of noise while walking.
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TatankaJan. 08, 2010 - 10:46AM JST

Title should read "Irresponsible mother, baby killed by elephant in Kenya"

Its not a petting zoo. "Nature" reserve is a euphemism for the "wild outdoors" where you have no business bringing a 1-year old in a stroller.
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Pump24Jan. 08, 2010 - 10:52AM JST

Truly sad story, but c`mon...elephants, tigers, etc are wild, even in a nature reserve. You take this chance when in the animals territory.
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kokorocloudJan. 08, 2010 - 11:13AM JST

Tragic... I don't think either party is completely without some blame, it's just awful that that woman and her small child had to lose their lives.
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guestJan. 08, 2010 - 12:22PM JST

Classic Darwin event. RIP

“We’re not stupid. We know we were in the wild and anything could happen.

Yes, you are stupid.
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bushloverJan. 08, 2010 - 12:45PM JST

A tragic accident but I don't think the resort is to blame. It's just happens like an earthquake does. Once every so many years.
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LoveUSAJan. 08, 2010 - 12:48PM JST

why would they go on a safari with a small kid? sad.
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KyokoSmileJan. 08, 2010 - 01:42PM JST

Tatanka is 100% right. What the hell was SHE thinking when she brought that baby with her?! Oh my god!
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adaydreamJan. 08, 2010 - 02:15PM JST

This was a mother with her calf. Nothing any more dangerous. Maybe the noise might have helped, I just don't think so. < :-)
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nandakandamandaJan. 08, 2010 - 04:33PM JST

Sorry, very sad story, but no sympathy for any attempt at blaming the lodge.

You always take maximum care in the bush. There could be extremely wily buffalo or anything in there, with no guaranteed way of escape. Scatter if you will, but that only lessens the odds slightly.
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Gombei424CanadaJan. 08, 2010 - 05:17PM JST

RIP, people.
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sensei258Jan. 08, 2010 - 06:11PM JST

"Hi. We're going on safari in Africa, where there are lions, hyenas, leopards, etc. We're going to bring our baby, who'd make a perfect breakfast for them. But, there's no danger". Apparently the most dangerous thing was having those parents. RIP angel.
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HonestDictatorJan. 08, 2010 - 06:11PM JST

Bad way to die, but nature is unpredictable. We are a part of it, not it is a part of us. Take all possible care.
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Helter_SkelterJan. 09, 2010 - 02:10PM JST

Melia van Laar...said by e-mail Thursday that the hike is suitable for a mother and young child, and that “we always do” warn guests about dangers.

What a nonsensical statement. If there are dangers, then how can it be suitable for a mother and young child? They need to be held liable for this incident.