This article details the tragic death of US millionaire and big game hunter Ernie Dosio, who was trampled by elephants in Gabon while on a hunt for a yellow-backed duiker. Dosio, a vineyard owner from California, encountered a startled herd of five female elephants and a calf, resulting in his fatal injuries and serious harm to his guide. Despite the dangers, Dosio’s hunts were described as licensed and registered for conservation purposes, though he was known for his extensive trophy room.
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Californian vineyard owner Ernie Dosio, 75, was killed by a herd of five female elephants while hunting for small antelope in Gabon. Dosio, an experienced big-game hunter with a vast trophy collection, was ambushed in the dense rainforest. The elephants, startled by the presence of Dosio and his professional hunter, charged the pair, resulting in Dosio’s fatal trampling.
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An American game hunter, Asher Watkins, was fatally injured during a hunting expedition in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The incident occurred on August 3rd when a Cape buffalo unexpectedly charged Watkins, who was tracking the animal with professional hunters. Coenraad Vermaak Safaris, the company organizing the trip, confirmed the tragic death and expressed condolences to Watkins’s family. Watkins’s ex-wife and family members were informed of the incident and have been providing support.
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John Q. Hosedrinker