Crocodiles, giraffes, snakes – no animal was too big for YouTube star Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman. This passion ended in tragedy for the young father.
The 44-year-old South African, who was famous for his presentation of exotic and poisonous animals, died on October 26 as a result of a snakebite. His wife shared this about his Instagram-Channel the approximately 650,000 followers.
The horrific incident occurred a month earlier when Dinkelman suffered anaphylactic shock – the most severe form of an allergic reaction – from the bite of a green mamba. The father of three was then put into an artificial one Come transferred and treated in the intensive care unit.
Dinkelman repeatedly appeared on his social media channels with large and dangerous animals
In one opinion His wife wrote on Facebook: “Dingo fought incredibly hard during this very difficult time. We know he fought to be here with us and we are so grateful for that.” She continued, “Unfortunately, despite his strength and resilience, my beloved husband died peacefully today surrounded by his family.”
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Dinkelman, who was often referred to as the “South African Steve Irwin,” had over 100,000 subscribers YouTubewhere he regularly posted videos in which he encountered exotic animals.
The Australian Steve Irwin († 44) was a documentary filmmaker and TV presenter who became world famous in the 1990s with his show “Crocodile Hunter”. He died in 2006 from a stingray sting – at the same young age as Dinkelman.
News of Dinkelman’s death caused widespread consternation on social media. Many users expressed their sadness. One user wrote on Instagram: “My heart hurts. Dingo was and always will be not only a great person, a great husband and father, but also an absolute legend in the animal and reptile world.”
The YouTuber leaves behind three children. His last video came out two months ago and was about treating a Cobra.
