Before Her Tragic Passing, Lisa Marie Presley's Half-Brother Narrowly Escaped Camel's Attack

Lisa Marie's half-brother shared how he was almost killed by a camel a few days before her death. Navarone said that a hungry camel almost ate him in an animal sanctuary outside Los Angeles. The 35-year-old explained that he was feeding a 2,000-pound camel out of his palm.

He told People that when he ran out of food, the camel bit his hand. The animal then lifted him, threw him to the ground, and pounced on him. Navarone said the camel was on top of him and wrapped his mouth around his head. He continued that the camel bit him while the workers tried to get the camel off him. 

Navarone explained that the horrific scene unfolded in front of his mother, Priscilla. Fortunately for him, a dog on the spot was able to scare the camel away. The musician said the animal sanctuary called 911. However, he preferred going back to an emergency room closer to home in Los Angeles.

Navarone continued that he had blood all over his head when he walked into the ER. He further said he needed 34 staples in his head. Navarone then concluded that he was happy he survived after Lisa Marie died a few days later. He added, "My mom would've lost two kids in two weeks." 

Navarone took to his Instagram a day after Lisa Marie's death on January 12, 2023, to pen an emotional tribute to his "big sister". The musician wrote he hoped she was now at peace with her dad, Elvis Presley, and her son, Benjamin Keough.

Navarone wrote that he knew the past few years were not easy for her. He also wished things were different between them. The musician also sent love and prayers for the Lights Out singer. Along with the emotional tribute, Navarone added a photo. The photo showed him as a baby with Lisa Marie 19 years older than him. 

Lisa Marie was the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla. After the couple split in 1973, Priscilla eventually dated Marco Garibaldi. They were together for 22 years before splitting in 2006. When they were together, they welcomed Navarone on March 1, 1987.

In 2013, Navarone co-founded the band, Them Guns. In 2015, the band had a few songs on the soundtrack for Shut Up And Drive. Priscilla once said she was proud of Navarone for being himself and not riding on the coattails of Elvis or Lisa Marie. Navarone married Elisa Achilli in Switzerland in February 2022.