Award-winning filmmaker Carlos Carvalho has died after being attacked by a giraffe on set.
Carvalho, had been shooting in Glen Afric Country Lodge, South Africa when the freak accident happened. According to Deadline, the animal became “inquisitive” and headbutted him sending him 16 feet in the air and causing massive head injuries. Carvalho was 47 at the time of his death.
Carvalho had been shooting a close-up of the animal, whose name is Gerald, at the time that the tragedy occurred. Carvalho was flown to a hospital but eventually succumbed to his injuries.
CallaCrew, a film crew agency based in South Africa, released a statement about the incident.
“It is with a very sad heart that we have to announce the passing of Carlos Carvalho, one of our favourite DOP’s.
Carlos was filming a feature at Glen Afric and had a fatal run in with a giraffe on set. He was flown to Milpark Hospital but succumbed to his injuries 20:50 last night.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Carlo’s family and friends during this very sad time.
He will be sorely missed.”
