Pam Weaver’s 60th birthday celebration took an unexpected turn when her husband, Noel, gifted her a camel to keep as a pet. Tragically, less than a year later, Pam met a fatal end at the hands of the very animal meant to bring joy.
In 2007, Pam’s life came to a tragic halt on their family ranch in the Mitchell area of Australia. Her husband and daughter made the grim discovery as her daughter rushed to the garden in distress while preparing dinner.
The 330-pound camel had aggressively knocked Pam to the ground and attempted to ‘mate’ with her, resulting in fatal injuries. The incident left Pam with visible footprints on her face and arm, a horrifying aftermath detailed by Metro.
The camel, just 10 months old, had been showing erratic behavior leading up to the attack, including inappropriate interactions with other animals on the ranch. Detective Craig Gregory suggested the camel’s actions may have been driven by sexual instincts, a sentiment echoed by camel expert Chris Hill.
Pam and Noel shared a penchant for unconventional pets, considering llamas and alpacas before settling on the camel. In Australia, where wild camel populations have thrived since the 1800s, owning a camel seemed like a cost-effective choice for the family.
Despite camels being inherently non-aggressive, experts caution against treating them as domesticated pets due to potential risks. The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs often mandates licenses for camel ownership in many regions to prevent similar incidents.
Detective Gregory shed light on the camel’s upbringing, noting its hand-reared nature and docile behavior before the fatal event unfolded. The tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the complexities of owning exotic animals and the importance of understanding their natural instincts.