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Pioneering Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies While Trekking in Nepal
His management firm said he died while trekking with friends, leaving a legacy from eight Emmy Awards and work on BBC nature series.
- On Wednesday, acclaimed wildlife cameraman Doug Allan died while trekking in Nepal at age 74. Known for his work alongside Sir David Attenborough on major BBC documentaries, Allan captured intimate images of the natural world.
- Starting as a research diver with the British Antarctic Survey in 1976, Allan became a pioneer of wildlife filmmaking. He later served as principal cameraman for iconic BBC series including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen Planet.
- During his career, Allan won eight Emmy Awards and five BAFTAs. He famously described a close polar bear encounter, saying, "I turned around, and it was the bear's wet nose rubbing against the window."
- Following news of his death, his management company Jo Sarsby Management stated Allan died "immersed in nature and surrounded by friends." Former wife Sue Flood called him a "brilliant and incredibly determined cameraman."
- Urging the Scottish government to support an "ecocide" bill, Allan campaigned for environmental protection earlier this year. The legislation aims to impose financial and criminal penalties on companies causing severe damage to the natural environment.
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