He later succumbed to his injuries after he was flown to a hospital.
Carlos was filming a feature at Glen Afric and had a fatal run in with a giraffe on set.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Carlos family and friends during this very sad time.
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He will be sorely missed.
Unfortunately, the blow proved to be fatal.
An independent investigation into the accident is underway.
Subject to the findings of this investigation, Glen Afric is unable to comment further on the matter.
The giraffe followed him but we didnt feel threatened because he just seemed to be inquisitive.
We started shooting close ups of its body and its feet.
It came out of nowhere and Carlos didnt even see it coming.
He wasnt aware of the danger.
Carvalho won the Silver Lion at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003 for a public service announcement forChildline.
