Fatal hunting accident

Hunter Killed by Buffalo in South Africa: Reactions Favor the Animal

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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Virginia Hunter Killed by Falling Bear After Tree-Stand Shooting

Lester C. Harvey Jr., a 58-year-old Virginia man, died from injuries sustained after being struck by a bear that fell from a tree. The incident occurred when hunters, having chased a bear into the tree, shot the animal causing it to fall and hit Harvey. Despite receiving immediate first aid and hospitalization, Harvey succumbed to his injuries. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources concluded its investigation without pursuing any charges.

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