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2015 Reader Submission
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A gorilla in Rwanda let this Australian tourist know when he ventured too close by throwing him three metres through the air 'like a rag doll'. Australian man Johnny Clifton's hands were trembling as he got up close and personal to a very large gorilla in Rwanda. Mr Clifton approached the animal from behind hoping to get a magical shot of its baby, but the mother gorilla had other plans and turned on him, tossing him aside effortlessly with a handful of greenery. The tourist's air-time was captured on video, which showed a bumpy landing in the dense jungle foliage metres away from his launching point. The gorilla then turned away, happy that her baby was safe. Mr Clifton's fellow tourists can be seen in the video following a narrow track. The tourist admitted to The Cairns Post that he may have crossed the line in his attempt to snap a good picture of the mother. 'All I remember is that the mother snarled at me … she grabbed me and threw me three metres onto my back.' 'They just seemed such peaceful animals, I wanted to get a great picture. The guide told me I'd get myself killed.' Mr Clifton, who is a new dad, has been to more than 160 countries and wants to continue to travel in spite of the dangers. Continuing his travels with such blatant disregard for his personal safety is sure to earn him a Darwin soon.

Submitted on 12/01/2015

Submitted by: Robert Knight
Reference: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3340600/The-moment-adventurous-Australian-dad-whacked-gorill

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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Normally screwing with the wildlife stories are a dime a dozen, but THIS guy went above and beyond the usual stupid. Getting within ARMS' REACH of a *wild mother gorilla*!!?!!! What was he THINKING!? Thanks Robert!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
The guides warned that he'd be killed for getting too close. That's more than enough for me. Thanks, Robert!


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