Buffalo Kills Millionaire on R150k+ Hunting Safari in Limpopo, South Africa

• A millionaire hunter who was in South Africa became the victim of a deadly animal attack while out in the wild
• American rancher Asher Watkins reportedly paid more than R100,000 to Coenraad Vermaak Safaris in pursuit of his hunting hobby
• The hunting trip in Limpopo took a wrong turn when the hunters targeted a large buffalo in a deadly clash

Asher Watkins of the Watkins Ranch Group from America travelled to South Africa for a trophy hunting trip. Coenraad Vermaak Safaris organised the hunting experience for the millionaire who spared no expense for the opportunity.

Online users shared their two cents on the American millionaire who met an unfortunate end in South Africa's wilderness. Many people expressed criticism over the ethics behind the millionaire's visit to South Africa.

A Cape buffalo killed an American millionaire hunter in Limpopo. The rancher paid R165,000 to go on a trophy hunting experience. Asher and his guides stalked a large buffalo, which they cornered, and things took a bad turn when it turned on them and charged. The reportedly 200-stone buffalo gored the millionaire, who died on the scene during the Bambinasana hunting concession.

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The late Asher's death while hunting for sport sparked discussions about the ethics of the practice. PETA reported that he would often share photos of himself after hunting mountain lions, ducks, and deer, to name a few. Asher Watkins' trophy hunt in South Africa was licensed, and he hunted waterbuck during the trip before his death.

Netizens split over trophy hunter's death

Online users thought the buffalo simply protected itself. Others pointed out that buffalo are some of the most dangerous animals in the wild, with a record of 200 human deaths per year in Africa. Read people's comments on the millionaire's demise in a post by @dailymirro below:

Mpho commented:

"I hope the buffalo is okay. Poor thing had to fight for his life 💔"

asha❤️ wrote:

"That’s a shocking and intense story. What a tragic turn of events."

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jenny_j_just_4_today said:

"There’s something broken inside people who think it’s okay to hunt these beautiful animals, and it makes me so angry."

A_Mad_Mans_Motivation added:

"The loss of a human life is never a good thing, no matter who they are or what they’ve done… rest in peace."

Carus 🇿🇦 wrote:

"Buffalo kill lions. People should not try to hunt them for trophies. I wish people would just leave our animals alone, hunters and poachers alike. Safaris should be enough to finance conservation. None of the big five should ever be hunted."

brentbrown073 said:

"I feel sorry for his family's loss and the hate said online."

Chris D was sympathetic:

"This is so upsetting, terrible to hear this man was killed. He did not deserve to be killed instantly!"

Other Briefly News stories about people and animals

• South Africans were blown away by a man who got bitten by a snake on his private parts and suffered a harrowing experience.
• A tour guide stayed calm after randomly coming close to a big cat that was out in the wild.
• A woman chose to feed a hyena for a fun experience, and things took a turn that terrified online users.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News