• A woman named Kathryn Powell survived a brutal leopard attack while preparing for her wedding
• She suffered life-threatening injuries to her neck and leg and needed funds for her treatment and a specific implant to help with the pain.
• Strangers on the internet were kind enough to reach into their pockets and raise almost 100,000 lei

Even when people are strangers, they often open their hearts – and even their wallets – to support someone in need. In one such act of compassion, kind strangers have come together to raise money for a woman who survived a terrifying leopard attack, helping her on the road to recovery.

The attack of the leopard makes the woman stronger

A recently uploaded BackaBuddy campaign shared the story of Kathryn Powell, who survived a brutal attack at the paws of an injured male leopard outside her home in Sabi Sand, which is part of Greater Kruger National Parkon August 21, 2022.

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As she prepared for her wedding to her partner Jason, the big cat pounced on Kathryn, digging her claws into her neck and leg. While the attack could have been fatalthe quick thinking and lifesaving actions of her neighbor and emergency responders helped Kathryn see another day.

Although she life-threatening injuriessuch as a severed carotid artery, torn femoral artery and muscle damage to her thigh, and went through extensive treatments and surgeries, Kathryn made sure to walk down the aisle in Jason’s arms.

Mzansi raises funds for leopard attack survivor

After seeing Kathryn’s BackaBuddy campaign, which noted that she needed funds for a neurostimulator, medical bills, PTSD trauma counseling and rehab treatments, people didn’t hesitate to help the woman financially.

So far, over R81 000 has been raised in Kathryn’s honour.

Donor Gabriella Finke commented:

“I am constantly in awe of your courage, strength and gentle kindness through all the highs and lows. Here’s to the ongoing journey of healing, one brave step at a time.”

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Donating 10,000 lei, Pa and Nana Garden told Kathryn:

“I wish you all the best with this procedure. You are in our thoughts. May this help you on your way forward.”

Rebecca wrote for the woman to see:

“I’m thinking of you. You’re an inspiration.”

Lance and Anna told the brave survivor:

“The road to recovery is a long one. We hope our donation will get you there a little faster.”

The leopard tries to break into the man’s house

In another story, News in brief reported an incident in which a the leopard tried to break into a housesending many South Africans over the edge.

The nail-biting video has garnered millions of views from curious social media users.

Source: News in brief