Game Of Thrones Special Effects Editor Mauled To Death By Lion In S.A

An American tourist who was mauled to death by a lion while on a South African safari has now been named as a special effects editor who worked on Game of Thrones. Katherine Chappell, 29, was in Johannesburg on a conservation trip raising money for a charity that helps protect animals from poachers. Ms Chappell arrived in the country via London two weeks ago and visited Lion Park on Monday. She was taking pictures out of her vehicle when a lioness launched herself through the open window of the car, according to park offciails and witnesses.

It has now been revealed that Ms Chappell, who had been living in Vancouver, Canada, but was originally from New York, worked for Scanline - an award-winning production company with offices across the world. During her time at the company, she worked as a visual effects editor on the popular HBO fantasy series as well as Marvel’s Captain America and the Divergence films. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Mary Elaine Chappell, a brother and two sisters who are all thought to live in New York.