HS Wrestler Survives Chimpanzee Attack, Wins State Championship

Sibomana was clinging to life in his homeland of the Congo in Central Africa after a group of wild chimpanzees launched an attack on him and two family members playing near Virunga National Park, a vast animal preserve. While his brother and cousin were killed, Sibomana survived but was left with life-altering facial injuries that included torn lips, a severely lacerated cheek, and muscle damage that made it hard to swallow or talk.

Since arriving in the United States in November 2015, he’s undergone more than a dozen surgeries at Stony Brook University Hospital to restore his appearance and facial function thanks to a nonprofit organization called Smile Rescue Fund for Kids. He’s evolvedfrom never speaking English to Honor Roll student.

Crazy story of overcoming huge adversity to win a state championship. Dunia Sibomana won a New York state championship at 102 lbs. He survived an attack from a group of chimpanzees that killed two siblings as well as overcoming immigration and the foster care system is no easy feat. This story really just speaks for itself.

Also Chimpanzees are so dangerous. I can't believe anyone would actually keep them as pets. A full-grown chimpanzee is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. The thing with Chimps is they scream. If you build a primate research facility you have to soundproof it because of them screaming. I am terrified of chimpanzees.