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A Tragedy at The Gorilla Park in Uganda

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

I just came back from a lifetime dream trip to see the mountain Gorillas in Uganda. I wasn't sure I could make it and was relieved that I survived. The trek was the hardest thing I ever did and even with a couple of porters it is impossible to describe. I just got an email from one of the people I traveled with. Apparently an American woman died in the last week there after a gorilla disturbed a wasps nest and stung her. Four other visitors were also stung and are still hospitalized. I am so sad this happened and very grateful I had a safe experience.

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Comments (44)

Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Good morning Sheila, I'm so glad you are safe. I hate being stung by any type or wasp, bee or hornet.

May 29, 2018 07:58 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I'm glad to hear your back home safe and sound Sheila Anderson So sad to hear about those injured tourists though :(

May 29, 2018 08:10 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Sybil. I consider myself to be safely home. TY       Sheila

May 29, 2018 08:27 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you Abby.                  Sheila

May 29, 2018 08:28 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Glad to hear that you had no disasters while on your adventure.

May 29, 2018 09:21 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you JL.         Sheila

May 29, 2018 10:44 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Oh Sheila Anderson what a horrible thought....being stung and hospitalized...and one death....ugh.... you ARE a courageous soul.... I'll take my sandy beach anyday...

May 29, 2018 03:00 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi again Barbara. I was afraid of it all but the wasp thing never occurred to me. What a shame.        Sheila

May 29, 2018 03:09 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

What to hear an awful story, Sheila? While walking through the jungles of Ecuador with a group of travelers, the guy in front of me was British, and he whined about everything. He was also very poky, walking so slowly. I wanted to get in front of him but I stayed behind, getting more and more irritated. Didn't want to be impolite or pushy.

Instead I sent brain waves in his direction, telepathically, for all the good that did, urging him to pep it up. Wishing I was in front. Thinking mean things about this guy.

Then, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, something fell from the sky, hit him on the head and forced him to the ground. It was a large branch. Gashed his head wide open!!!! One of the cooks at the camp stitched it up with a needle and thread.

I felt like I caused the accident. I felt terrible. He had to leave the next morning for proper medical care.

May 29, 2018 05:04 PM
Sharon Tara

OMG...how horrible. Wow.

May 30, 2018 06:53 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Such a story Elizabth. Oh no.......         Sheila

May 29, 2018 05:11 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is very sad indeed. I hope the others will pull through from their wasp stings.

May 29, 2018 07:19 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Me too Debbie.    Sheila

May 30, 2018 06:11 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

How horrible. I give you so much credit, Sheila. It's stories like this that keep me from venturing out like you. 

May 30, 2018 06:52 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Sharon, I go because I can. This was hard beyond any reality I could have imagined and this story tragic.     Sheila

May 30, 2018 07:10 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Wasps were not what I expected would be the hand of tragedy.  

This must have been someone who had no idea that they were allergic to bees.  

May 30, 2018 11:58 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

What an awful thing to happen and so unusual for someone. My sympathies.

May 31, 2018 03:09 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Shelia,

 Great picture and I love your blog about your trip, so sad for this person, you are brave to to what you did my hat is off to you!

Jun 08, 2018 11:46 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Chris Ann. The woman who died was a veterinarian. I think the amount of stings was beyond comprehension.       Sheila

Jun 08, 2018 11:50 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Very very sad Joe.       Sheila

Jun 08, 2018 11:50 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Yolanda. I love this photo too. I didn't know this woman and she traveled only four days after I did. I would never have imagined this.    Sheila

Jun 08, 2018 11:52 AM