Watch video Australian woman knocked down by gorilla in Rwanda
Australian woman knocked down by gorilla in Rwanda An Australian woman has had a frightening encounter with a silverback gorilla in Rwanda, after it charged at her pushing her to the ground. An Australian woman has recounted the moment a silverback gorilla charged at her and pushed her into the ground in Rwanda. Gemma Cosgriff, 29, was honeymooning with her husband Damian when they encountered the gorilla on a tour. Video shows the moment the 300kg animal thumped its chest and rushed towards her, and then slammed her into the ground. The gorilla charging (left), and Gemma Cosgriff with husband Damian (right). (9NEWS) "I was fearing for my life in that split-second," Ms Cosgriff told 9NEWS. Acting on advice, she tried to protect herself by cowering and acting submissively. "I've been given advice not to look in his eyes so I was like 'don't look at him, don't look at him'," Ms Cosgriff said. Gemm