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48K views · 2.4K reactions | Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old millionaire and vineyard owner from California, was killed after being trampled by five elephants during a hunting trip in the Lopé-Okanda rainforest in Gabon. He and a professional guide unexpectedly encountered a herd of elephants protecting a calf. Although elephants are generally peaceful, they can become extremely aggressive when they perceive their young to be threatened. The herd immediately attacked, charging the hunters. Dosio was fatally injured, while his guide survived but suffered serious injuries. The incident has reignited the debate about trophy hunting and the associated risks to both humans and animals. Conservation organizations are now calling for stricter regulations and improved safety measures to prevent similar tragedies and better protect elephants in their natural habitat. Source: (2026). Millionaire trophy hunter trampled to death by elephants in Gabon. Various news sources. | Our Blue Planet
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old millionaire and vineyard owner from California, was killed after being trampled by five elephants during a hunting trip in the Lopé-Okanda rainforest in Gabon. He and a...
