Calif. software mogul Tom Siebel broke ribs, legs in elephant attack during Tanzania safari
By APThursday, September 3, 2009
Software mogul attacked by elephant during safari
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Silicon Valley billionaire Tom Siebel says he’s recovering from broken ribs and legs after an elephant charged at him and a tour guide in the Serengeti a month ago.
The 55-year-old Siebel on Wednesday told the San Jose Mercury News that the animal plowed into the guide and then attacked him, breaking several ribs, goring him in the left leg and crushing the right leg.
The Siebel Systems software founder says the Aug. 1 attack occurred during a safari in Tanzania.
He says he and the guide were watching a group of elephants from about 200 yards away when one animal charged at them without warning.
He says he expects to make a full recovery after reconstructive surgery and physical therapy.
Siebel’s estimated worth is $1.9 billion as of 2008.
Information from: San Jose Mercury News, www.sjmercury.com
Tags: Accidents, Animals, California, Computing And Information Technology, Mammals, North America, San Jose, Software, United States
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September 7, 2009: 1:20 pm
Filthy rich folks often find bizarre ways to try to |
 Jilesh Babla |
September 3, 2009: 10:37 pm
I hope Mr. Sibel was not expecting the animal to warn him before the attack, secondly, i guess he was on foot which is not allowed in every park, the Tanzanian authorities are generally very strict on this issue as they also warn against getting out of your 4×4 whilst in the game park. |
KCheung