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One of the most crucial people during this operation was Harry Turner. Though he had his fair share of mental trauma, the conservationist dedicated everything he had to be a surrogate to Khan and Keanu. Naturally, people are eager to learn what he is up to these days, and we are here to answer the same!
Who is Harry Turner?
Born in England, Harry Turner is the eldest son of Colette and Mark Turner. He also has a brother named Jayden Turner, who is 13 younger than him. Growing up, Harry strived to be a good role model for his younger brother. After finishing schooling, he enlisted in the army in 2014 rather than attending college. Harry’s parents supported his decision but were surprised by his long-term positioning in Afghanistan.
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However, after several months in the Asian country, Harry was discharged from the British army and was diagnosed with “recurrent depression and PTSD.” Struggling with the horrors he had seen in Afghanistan, he became unsure of what he wanted to do in life. Soon, he met Samantha Zwicker, a wildlife conservationist who worked deep in the Peruvian rainforest. She realized that there was much more to Harry than what other people saw and decided to give him a chance to work with her.
When the team got the call for their first rescue ocelot, Khan, Harry became a natural parental figure to the feline creature. Sadly, when he was just 11 months old, Khan was wounded by a hunter’s trap, leading to his demise. Devastated by the loss, Harry became closed off to the world until Samantha was informed about another ocelot rescue a year after Khan passed.
Where is Harry Turner Now?
Also, Harry has his brand name, ReinKHANated, which is an homage to his first-ever rescue ocelot, Khan. Through this, he works as a conservationist, a photographer, an educator, and a public speaker. Given his struggles with mental health, the ‘Wildcat’ star likes to talk about the same with others in hopes of helping them. “Some men might be ashamed to feel vulnerable and seek help. I encourage them to seek a support system that feels right for them,” Harry shared with People. “For me, being in nature has been the best mental-health support. Eventually, I hope to help veterans with mental health issues, possibly by bringing them into the jungle so they can feel what I felt.”
Fans will be delighted to know that Harry is in a loving relationship with Lexie Gray, another conservationist from Seattle, Washington. The couple got engaged in June 2022 and celebrated their second anniversary in November of the same year. The two adore animals, and Harry is often eager to show off his dog, Mika, to the world. Besides, he seems to spend a significant amount of time with his family.
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