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American Trophy Hunter, 75, Trampled by Elephants During Licensed Gabon Hunt

The case highlights the lethal risk of surprise encounters with protective female elephants during regulated hunts.

Overview

  • The American hunter was on a $40,000 yellow‑backed duiker hunt in Gabon on April 17, according to multiple outlets.
  • The pair encountered five female elephants with a calf that charged when they felt threatened, the reports say.
  • The professional guide suffered serious injuries, and Dosio, carrying only a hunting shotgun, was trampled and died at the scene.
  • Friends and a South African hunter quoted in coverage said his trips were licensed and logged as conservation work, and they described him as a philanthropist and seasoned trophy collector.
  • Current reports largely cite the Daily Mail and acquaintances, with no detailed public account from Gabonese authorities so far.