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Asher Watkins, 52, was killed by a Cape buffalo during a hunting trip in the South African province of Limpopo on Sunday, Aug. 3

An American millionaire and big game hunter has died after being killed by a buffalo during a hunting trip to South Africa.

Texan ranch trader Asher Watkins, 52, was stalking a Cape buffalo in the northern province of Limpopo on Sunday, Aug. 3, when the animal fatally struck him, Coenraad Vermaak Safaris confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement on Thursday, Aug. 7.

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we confirm the tragic death of our client and friend Asher Watkins from the USA,” Hans Vermaak said in the statement.

“On Sunday 3rd August, while on a hunting safari with us in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Asher was fatally injured in a sudden and unprovoked attack by an unwounded buffalo,” he added.

“He was tracking it together with one of our professional hunters and one of our trackers. This is a devastating incident, and our hearts go out to his loved ones,” Vermaak continued.

Watkin's ex-wife Courtney also announced his death on Facebook with an emotional tribute, which has since been removed from the social media site.

“This photo is from another time, another chapter of our lives — but it’s one that will always be a part of our daughter’s story,” she wrote alongside a throwback photo of themselves with their daughter. “On Sunday, August 3, Asher Watkins, died suddenly in a tragic accident involving a Cape buffalo while on a hunting trip in South Africa.”

“We are doing everything we can to support the family members who are here with us and those back in the United States as they navigate this tragic loss."

"This is a deeply traumatic incident for all involved. The family and our team members who were present at the time are understandably shaken," Vermaak added. "Our deepest condolences go out to Asher’s family.

"The family are long-standing friends and part of the CVS family," he concluded. "We hold them close in our thoughts and prayers."

source: https://people.com/millionaire-texas-rancher-killed-by-buffalo-hunting-south-africa-11785633

When the hunter becomes the hunted ..

RIP!


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Adrenaline possessed humans. They court danger daily.

One day bushmeat go catch the hunter in Sound Sultan's voice

He reminds me of Bob Marley and the wailers song 'There was a buffalo soldier in the heart of America'.
RIP!

Inu aye

Next!

Does he think that the buffaloes are happy being a buffalo, let them still be in peace you said No. Then they have to protect theirselves.

Bush go catch the hunter

RIP - SOUND SULTAN

They didn't tell him that buffalos kill more humans yearly than lions and hyenas combined.

This will add to the documentary '11 times animals took revenge on humans.'

African buffalo very aggressive.
So why are they hunting it
They want it to go into extinction?
Where are the animals right people

If one kills snake, ... (which I believe should be killed whenever it's found)..
You will see fake animal right people yapping rubbish.

He entered its territory!!!

Rip to the deceased

The hunter finally became the hunted


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American Hunter Travels To Africa To Hunt A Buffalo But Was Killed By The Bufallo?

Wow! Ah! This one na true example of “na who dey find wahala go jam wahala” — as wey Yoruba go talk, eni to n wa ikoko eru, a ri eja to mo.

My guy fly go South Africa go find buffalo trouble, buffalo come reply am sharp-sharp like say na loan collector wey no dey smile.

E be like buffalo tell am, “Oga, for here we no dey sign handshake agreement, na head-to-head negotiation!”

When you have more money than you can ever imagine then you begin to look for unnecessary trouble and stress just for the rush....

No Rip to waste a billionaire who kills animals for fun. He got what he deserved.

Bush meat don catch d hunter
Complete the remaining seun

Unlike in 2015 when an American hunted and killed Cecil the Lion of Zimbabwe which sparked international outrage.

This is a case of overfeeding, you hunted buffalo all the way frm America to South Africa, when you dont chase a higher purpose you trespass.

Darwin's law at work. Nothing to worry about. On to the next.

VaginaAcademic:
No Rip to waste a billionaire who kills animals for fun. He got what he deserved.

millions dollars not billion dollars, bid him well

Someone wants to kill an animal, the animal turns and kills him first, yet you guys said the animal attacked unprovoked.

Wetin dis white people dey find sef? Una don chop belle full. Anyways, rest in peace hunter.

Poetic justice ⚖️ at its peak.

If you are familiar with Natgeo wild you will know Africa's Cape buffaloes are not some docile cow species...they are bulls on steroid even lions hunt them with extreme caution.

I watched a documentary where an entire herd chased down a full grown lion to the edge of a cliff, some blocked it from down while the others went sideways and gored it to the afterlife.

You are doing well Buffalo.

Now Americans know all of us here dey vex, including our animals.

FUN FACT:
African buffalos are responsible for most deaths by animals in Africa even more than huge wild cats.
They are only second to African mosquitoes (africanus moskiterorum) that take the first spot unaliving multiple thousands every year.

My heart goes out to the buffalo for the stress and trouble of having to protect itself against the animal. I hope it's doing ok

One day bush meat go catch the hunter. Buffalo don finish for your USofA ko?

LordIsaac:
Adrenaline possessed humans. They court danger daily.

Oyinbos adrenaline is worse, they go around the world looking for trouble.

dominique:
One day bush meat go catch the hunter. Buffalo don finish for your USofA ko?

The guy thought African buffalo be like US own, gentle and willing to be tamed and shot, he didn't know that livestock in Africa no be mumu like their own ... Survival dey our DNA

ask4bk:
You are doing well Buffalo.

Now Americans know all of us here dey vex, including our animals.

FUN FACT:
African buffalos are responsible for most deaths by animals in Africa even more than huge wild cats.
They are only second to African mosquitoes (africanus moskiterorum) that take the first spot unaliving multiple thousands every year.

Those buffaloes that kill even lions and bigger cats. It is one of the ten most dangerous wild animals. Why did the guy take his safety for granted😲

I saw it on YouTube, he left all the games in America for this

Which kind lazy Hunter is this, common harmless buffalo kill am?