Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old California vineyard owner and well-known big-game hunter, tragically died in Gabon after being trampled by a herd of five elephants. The incident occurred when the hunters, who were stalking a duiker, unexpectedly encountered the elephants, causing the herd to charge. Dosio was killed in the attack, while his professional guide sustained serious injuries. Dosio was known for his licensed and registered hunts, often framed as conservation efforts.
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The article details the tragic death of 75-year-old American millionaire big-game hunter Ernie Dosio, who was crushed by a herd of elephants in Gabon. Dosio, a vineyard owner and owner of Pacific AgriLands Inc., was on a hunting expedition for yellow-backed duiker when he and his guide encountered five female elephants and a calf. While hunting is a controversial practice, the article notes that Dosio’s hunts were reportedly licensed and registered as conservation efforts. The incident highlights the dangers associated with encounters with large, wild animals, particularly in regions where endangered species like the African forest elephant reside.
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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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