Lion Yanks Off Man’s Arm While Sleeping

A couple who were attacked by a lion who crept into their tent while they were on a luxury safari are suing the British company that organised their holiday.

The snarling beast ripped part of Patrick Fourgeaud’s left arm off during the horrifying mauling in the Ruaha National Park, in Tanzania.

His wife, Brigitte Fourgeaud, 63, said: ‘I will never forget that moment when I woke up to see the lion there.

British couple Patrick and Brigitte Fourgeaud, pictured above, were on a luxury safari in Tanzania when Patrick had part of his arm ripped off by a lion 

The couple, who are French, thought they were completely safe in their mesh tent during the holiday in August 2015.

But as they settled down for the night in the Kichaka Ruaha Camp, they became aware of the lion sniffing Mrs Fourgeaud’s back.

Then it pounced on Mr Fourgeaud, 64, who was savaged by the lion before it was finally scared off.

‘Nothing will change what we have been through, but we both believe that more could have been done to prevent what happened,’ said Mrs Fourgeaud. ‘We both want to ensure that this doesn’t happen to other holidaymakers again.’

The Fourgeauds are now suing Africa Travel Resource, who are based in Dorking, Sussex, and describe themselves as ‘The world’s leading tailor-made safari company.’