Zimbabwe

CATCH THE BEAT MARCH 22 WITH ZIMBEAT AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE

 
March 13, 2012 (El Cajon) -- Zimbeat brings the dynamic village music of Zimbabwe, Africa to Cuyamaca College for a one-night-only performance on Thursday, March 22, at the Cuyamaca Performing Arts Theatre.

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A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE PROVES PERILOUS FOR EAST COUNTY WOMAN ATTACKED BY LION IN AFRICA

 

ECM investigation reveals record of deaths, prior injuries from "lion walks," Africa's latest tourism attractions



By Miriam Raftery

May 7, 2011 (Rancho San Diego) Updated May 9, 2011: --A lion attack near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe has injured Rancho San Diego resident Colleen Garbaczewski. Garbaczewski, an executive with Pacific Coast Rentals and active community volunteer, had taken a “lion walk” with her husband when the attack occurred.



An East County Magazine investigation reveals that lion walks, in which tourists are encouraged to walk alongside and even pet “tame” lions, have resulted in other serious injuries and at least two deaths.


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