Andrew Oberle

A tale from The Story Collider: Andrew Oberle

Evie Hemphill

Even as a young boy, Andrew Oberle knew exactly what he wanted to do for a living: work with chimpanzees. He was living his dream six years ago at an…

Health, Science & Environment

Chimp attack survivor helps others overcome severe physical trauma

Eli Chen

In June 2012, Andrew Oberle, an aspiring primate researcher, was brutally attacked by two chimpanzees at a zoo in South Africa. The animals tore his flesh…

Andrew Oberle before he was attacked in the summer of 2012.

Chimp attack victim recovering in St. Louis

A St. Louis man, who was attacked by chimpanzees at a South African refuge, is now recovering at a St. Louis hospital.Andrew Oberle, Jr., was pulled under…

Chimp attack victim coming home to St. Louis

The St. Louis man mauled in a chimpanzee attack in South Africa is returning home for treatment.Andrew Oberle is expected to be transferred from a…

Student from St. Louis mauled by chimps in South Africa

The mother of a 26-year-old researcher mauled by chimpanzees in South Africa says her son has been passionate about chimps for years and knew the risks…