Veteran big game hunter dies after elephant, felled by gunfire, collapses on him

[kc34]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/05/22/veteran-big-game-hunter-dies-after-elephant-felled-by-gunfire-collapses-on-him/?hpid=hp_hp-morning-mix_mm-hunter%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.0969a23f77fb

 

[tripoli99]

Yeah, sneaking up on a herd of "breeding" elephants, probably is not going to end up happily for someone in that equation.

 

[j_06]

Gonna have to call this one a draw I guess.

 

[Jay]

RIP

Tough times ahead for that family, him & his wife had 5 kids...

Jay

 

[IvoB]

Karma

 

[j_06]

Karma

Googles image results for karma, oddly fitting.

 

[hoytcanon]

Karma

What the frig? Get out of the hunting forum.

My condolences to the family...

And my apologies for the pathetic and heartless anti-hunting dirtbags posting threats, obscenities and nasty comments on the memorium posts.

 

[kamlooky]

Oh wow.
Sad to type the least.

This is going to be a tough go...............condolences to all intended.

 

[LouF]

They are called "dangerous game" for a reason.Animals don't always run away.I've been chased by a bull moose once.My rifle felt like I was holding a pencil.You have to gather your wits and get back in control of the situation.It's all part of "fair chase" and I love the thrill..

 

[Superbrad]

Must have been a scary endeavour...... I can't imagine how the guy who shot the elephant feels, although he didn't have much alternative in the situation....

Condolences to the family, and while he passed too soon, at least he died doing what he loved......

 

[nowarningshot]

what the frig? Get out of the hunting forum.

My condolences to the family...

And my apologies for the pathetic and heartless anti-hunting dirtbags posting threats, obscenities and nasty comments on the memorium posts.

x 2

 

[Still alive]

Likely possible the guy was knocked unconscious or instantaneously killed by the 4th elephant before he got crushed. Hope he went quickly.
RIP. And I hope his family has the support to put up with abuse from anti-hunters.

 

[Galt]

The only reason the main stream media reports the deaths of hunters, especially African hunters, is to elicit outrage from antis. Sensational click bait to draw the SJWs in.

Condolences to the family.

 

[the spank]

karma

Are you for real?!

 

[BlackBrant]

The only reason the main stream media reports the deaths of hunters, especially African hunters, is to elicit outrage from antis. Sensational click bait to draw the SJWs in.

Condolences to the family.

No F%$#ing kidding ! Those anti left wing crackpots from the suburbs have no idea how much the locals rely on such hunts, both financially and the food it provides to the community.

Not too many Sobeys and Safeways out in those areas to shop for the local meal ,nor bank machines, jobs, BMWs and Montessori`s.


Sorry for the rant, but it just chokes me when I hear about that misinformed ilk !


RIP sir !

PTBB

 

[ohdot]

Karma

Wow

This guy has likely done more to protect and preserve African conservation this year than most will do in a lifetime

Sad

 

[GMC403]

The only reason the main stream media reports the deaths of hunters, especially African hunters, is to elicit outrage from antis. Sensational click bait to draw the SJWs in.

Condolences to the family.

Sadly, so true.
You hear zip when a crab or commercial fisherman dies in their line of work, and if it does make news it's a sympathized tragedy.


Condolences to the family....

 

[freezer filler]

What the frig? Get out of the hunting forum.

My condolences to the family...

And my apologies for the pathetic and heartless anti-hunting dirtbags posting threats, obscenities and nasty comments on the memorium posts.

My condolences as well...also, it's a shame that ignorant anti hunters don't realize what elephant hunting does for the people and for the elephants themselves. Elephants are now protected by villagers and poachers are "frowned" upon.

 

[tetachuck]

It wasn't elephant hunting. It was hunting in an area that has elephants. Breeding herds are unpredictable and #### happens.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I dont call someone that throphy hunts a hunter. They do it for sport and their own reasons.