Millionaire Asher Watkins, who was hunting in Texas, United States, died last Sunday (3) after being hit by a buffalo during a hunting expedition in South Africa. CNN.
According to Hans Vermaak, director of CVS, who presents himself on his site as the oldest hunting hunting company in South Africa, Watkins was fatally injured by a buffalo not hit by shots, which would have advanced suddenly as he tracked the animal with the support of a professional hunter and a team tracker. Vermaak did not say if the buffalo was slaughtered.
Safari -shaped hunting is common in the region and usually involves routes in open vehicles until the animal’s location. After identifying the prey, the group goes on foot to shoot.
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In a message to CNN, Sarah Vermaak, a member of the CVS team, said the company does not intend to disclose more information about the episode for respect for the family’s privacy and due to the severity of the incident.
The Guardians of Professional Hunting and Conservation Association (CPHC), which represents the sector in South Africa, stated in a statement that the circumstances of the incident are being analyzed.
According to CVS information, buffalo-African can reach up to 900 pounds and is considered one of the most dangerous animals to hunt on the continent. Local records point out that in 2018 another hunter lost his life in the same province after being hit by a buffalo. Similar cases, including fatal attacks after shooting the animal, have also been reported in the region.
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Sports hunting in South Africa faces criticism and lawsuits of environmental groups, which defend the end of practice.
Who was Asher Watkins
Watkins defended hunting as a conservation instrument and was part of the Dallas Safari Club. On his social networks, he shared images alongside trophies obtained on expeditions by different countries, which included lions, deer and pigeons.
Born in Texas, he owned Watkins Ranch Group, a company aimed at marketing luxury rural properties. Some of the farms under their management reached values of up to R $ 210 million. The entrepreneur also had a collection of high performance rifles.
