American woman killed by lion in South Africa identified

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Johannesburg (CNN)Witnesses to a lion attack honked their horns, trying to get the attention of those in danger as the animal approached.

 

That's according to a source close to the investigation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday -- one day after a 29-year-old woman from the United States was killed on a safari outside Johannesburg.
A family member identified the victim as Katherine Chappell of Rye, New York. Jennifer Chappell declined to speak further Tuesday night.

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