Memorial service held for Hofstra grad killed by lion

A final farewell was given for the Hofstra University graduate killed by a lion in South Africa. The memorial service for Katherine Chappell was be held Saturday in Rye, Westchester County. The 29-year-old

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Jun 6, 2015, 6:16 PM

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Memorial service held for Hofstra grad killed by lion
A final farewell was given for the Hofstra University graduate killed by a lion in South Africa.
The memorial service for Katherine Chappell was be held Saturday in Rye, Westchester County.
The 29-year-old Emmy award-winning video editor was mauled to death by a lioness Monday while at a wildlife park near Johannesburg, South Africa.
Chappell was taking pictures through an open car window when the animal attacked.


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