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Al Bundy · 05-21-2017, 09:46 PM

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...nter--10469997

A professional big game hunter is dead after he was crushed by a wounded elephant as it was fatally shot.

Theunis Botha, 51, was on a hunt in Gwai, Zimbabwe, when his gro[/URL]up was charged by four breeding elephants.

A female elephant picked up Botha in her trunk after he fired at the others and collapsed on top of him - crushing him to death - after she was shot by another hunter.

Heartbroken friends described the married father-of-five as a "legend", while opponents of big game hunting offered little sympathy following his passing.

Theunis Botha was killed by an elephant when he was on a hunt in Zimbabwe (Photo: Facebook)

Botha often took wealthy foreigners on hunts for leopards and other animals (Photo: Theunis Botha/Youtube)

Botha and two other men pose with the giant tusks of an elephant
Botha, from the South African town of Tzaneen, and the rest of the group were out for a walk on Friday afternoon when they came across the herd.

A source told Netwerk24 that Botha shot at three elephant cows as they stormed the hunters.

A fourth cow stormed from the side, lifted Botha with her trunk and was fatally shot by another hunter. The elephant then collapsed onto Botha.

Elephants and lions were among the animals hunted during Botha's safaris

Botha came from a family of cattle ranchers and big game hunters

Botha and another man pose with a crocodile that was killed during a hunt
The South African specialised in big game safaris and often took wealthy foreigners on hunts for lions, leopards and other animals after founding his own company in the 1980s.

Friends paid tribute to him on Facebook, where one wrote: "RIP Theunis Botha. Our heartfelt condolences to Carike and family. He was a great man! So sad!"

Botha's company was called Theunis Botha Big Game Safaris and Hounds

One of Botha's friends (not pictured) was recently killed by a crocodile during a hunt

Another friend added: "A legend has fallen but will never be forgotten... It's with a sad heart that we say goodbye to you Oom Theunis Botha. Our deepest condolences to the family. May God be with you all in this difficult time."

Critics of big game hunting responded with little sympathy.

One person wrote: "You should be crying for the innocent elephant that was senselessly murdered not this idiot hunter who deserved what he got."

Heartbroken friends described Botha as a "legend" of big game hunting (Photo: Facebook)

The married father-of-five ran his own safari company out of South Africa (Photo: Theunis Botha/Youtube)
Botha's friend, Scott van Zyl, 44, was killed by crocodiles during a hunt in Zimbabwe last month, Netwerk24 reported.

Botha's company, called Theunis Botha Big Game Safaris and Hounds, as he was known to hunt with dogs, is a family operation run with his wife Carike.

In 1878 his ancestors moved into a wild and rugged region of South Africa, becoming cattle ranchers and hunters, the firm's website states.

It adds: "In the year of ’66 Theunis became the latest addition to his family, and was privileged to be raised in the ways of the bush and its people."

He served in the South African infantry during the Angolan War and left the Army after reaching the rank of sergeant.

After returning home he started offering hunting safaris in 1989 to pay for his studies, and completed a degree in psychology and anthropology in 1991.

His first client, Bill Reynolds, from the US state of Montana, hunted a leopard on the family's game ranch bordering Kruger National Park after his hounds picked up the animal's scent, the website states.

It added that Botha pioneered traditional European-style Monteria hunts, where game are driven with dogs, in South Africa.

tooge · 05-22-2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cornstock

I don't think a lot of people understand the concept of conservation when it comes to big game hunting or hunting in general. First of all, a distinction needs to be recognized between illegal poachers and lawful hunters. Permits are granted by the government, which can cost upwards of 50k for certain animals. Older animals are selected that have been cast out of their herds and are exceedingly aggressive posing a threat to the herd in general. They are past their mating prime and endanger younger bulls and cows that still have a long life of mating potential ahead of them. The proceeds are used for further conservation efforts to prevent poaching of the healthy members of the herds, and stimulate otherwise stagnant economies. There is no doubt that big game hunting preserves endangered species. Poachers, on the other hand, can burn.

Older animals huh? you mean like a group of breeding females?

Rooster · 05-22-2017, 09:46 AM

I guess the family could sue but the settlement would just be peanuts.

vailpass · 05-22-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

You're so ****ing stupid you burned your apartment down with a BBQ and then asked for your deposit back. You act like your opinion matters...

Al Bundy · 05-22-2017, 09:53 AM

This guy was not in it for conservation, he was in it only for the money.

tooge · 05-22-2017, 10:05 AM

Elephants have great memories. I'd be expecting a revenge hit soon.

In58men · 05-22-2017, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

This guy was not in it for conservation, he was in it only for the money.

They all are. Go shoot some shit birds not ****ing animals that stand still most of the time.

This is ****ing ridiculous, conservation my ass. Take that bullshit somewhere else.

BlackOp · 05-22-2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Douche alert.

I'm just surprised you took time away from humping your Elway doll....not surprised you condone killing exotic animals.

I would hope that you view me as a douche...I would seriously start to be worried if you said something that resonated with me...or provoked an actual thought.

tooge · 05-22-2017, 10:18 AM

this reminds me of a cartoon I saw once. I think it was in Field and Stream or something. Maybe a Farside, not sure. It was this guy sitting there with this huge Grizzly mounted in his office. The Grizzly is standing tall with claws and fangs showing as it looks super mean. Off to the size there is a little sub cartoon pic from before the kill, that shows the guy sitting in the bushes about to shoot the Grizzly and its sitting down in in a pasture sniffing a flower.

vailpass · 05-22-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

They all are. Go shoot some shit birds not ****ing animals that stand still most of the time.

This is ****ing ridiculous, conservation my ass. Take that bullshit somewhere else.

Nice. Wonder if it was a head shot or a heart shot? Maybe lung? I like how he got the neck to form an arch of death over him in the second pic.

BlackOp · 05-22-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Nice. Wonder if it was a head shot or a heart shot? Maybe lung? I like how he got the neck to form an arch of death over him in the second pic.

I bet you find joy in the pic...sick.

Livinit · 05-22-2017, 10:35 AM

The world is a better place without him. He can join his alligator food friend in hell. It is time for him to suffer eternally for a short life of destructive behavior. His greed has finally caught up to him. His wife is a partner in his crimes and i couldnt care less about how she feels and dare say her sorrow is happiness for billions of human beings. His children are spawned from evil, so based on genetic research there is a high probability they could suffer the same lack of empathy he posessed. Therefore i will feel safer on this planet when his entire clan is exhausted. A vast majority of the haman race would probably agree that him and his supporters are part of the problem and do not exhibit any behaviour that might lend itself toward a more peaceful,less blood filled, less destructive existance for all humanity. The world is a better place without him and his supporters. that is just my opinion and i thank you for the the chance to express it as well as the chance to view other opinions on this subject.

Al Bundy · 05-22-2017, 10:36 AM

Did Livinit sign up to CP just to post that? If so... well done.

vailpass · 05-22-2017, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livinit

The world is a better place without him. He can join his alligator food friend in hell. It is time for him to suffer eternally for a short life of destructive behavior. His greed has finally caught up to him. His wife is a partner in his crimes and i couldnt care less about how she feels and dare say her sorrow is happiness for billions of human beings. His children are spawned from evil, so based on genetic research there is a high probability they could suffer the same lack of empathy he posessed. Therefore i will feel safer on this planet when his entire clan is exhausted. A vast majority of the haman race would probably agree that him and his supporters are part of the problem and do not exhibit any behaviour that might lend itself toward a more peaceful,less blood filled, less destructive existance for all humanity. The world is a better place without him and his supporters. that is just my opinion and i thank you for the the chance to express it as well as the chance to view other opinions on this subject.

Cool story bro.

BlackOp · 05-22-2017, 10:40 AM

The Far Side cartoon comes to mind.....

Two hunters w/ guns hiding behind a rock...one is shot in the arm. In the distance are two deer with rifles. The caption says "Hey, that isn't fair"

If animals had guns...not one of these cowards would be trophy hunting.

**loochy** · 05-22-2017, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livinit

The world is a better place without him. He can join his alligator food friend in hell. It is time for him to suffer eternally for a short life of destructive behavior. His greed has finally caught up to him. His wife is a partner in his crimes and i couldnt care less about how she feels and dare say her sorrow is happiness for billions of human beings. His children are spawned from evil, so based on genetic research there is a high probability they could suffer the same lack of empathy he posessed. Therefore i will feel safer on this planet when his entire clan is exhausted. A vast majority of the haman race would probably agree that him and his supporters are part of the problem and do not exhibit any behaviour that might lend itself toward a more peaceful,less blood filled, less destructive existance for all humanity. The world is a better place without him and his supporters. that is just my opinion and i thank you for the the chance to express it as well as the chance to view other opinions on this subject.

I think you put this in the wrong thread. I think this should be in the LSD/acid thread.

05-21-2017, 09:46 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5301831	Big game hunter crushed to death http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...nter--10469997 A professional big game hunter is dead after he was crushed by a wounded elephant as it was fatally shot. Theunis Botha, 51, was on a hunt in Gwai, Zimbabwe, when his gro[/URL]up was charged by four breeding elephants. A female elephant picked up Botha in her trunk after he fired at the others and collapsed on top of him - crushing him to death - after she was shot by another hunter. Heartbroken friends described the married father-of-five as a "legend", while opponents of big game hunting offered little sympathy following his passing. Theunis Botha was killed by an elephant when he was on a hunt in Zimbabwe (Photo: Facebook) Botha often took wealthy foreigners on hunts for leopards and other animals (Photo: Theunis Botha/Youtube) Botha and two other men pose with the giant tusks of an elephant Botha, from the South African town of Tzaneen, and the rest of the group were out for a walk on Friday afternoon when they came across the herd. A source told Netwerk24 that Botha shot at three elephant cows as they stormed the hunters. A fourth cow stormed from the side, lifted Botha with her trunk and was fatally shot by another hunter. The elephant then collapsed onto Botha. Elephants and lions were among the animals hunted during Botha's safaris Botha came from a family of cattle ranchers and big game hunters Botha and another man pose with a crocodile that was killed during a hunt The South African specialised in big game safaris and often took wealthy foreigners on hunts for lions, leopards and other animals after founding his own company in the 1980s. Friends paid tribute to him on Facebook, where one wrote: "RIP Theunis Botha. Our heartfelt condolences to Carike and family. He was a great man! So sad!" Botha's company was called Theunis Botha Big Game Safaris and Hounds One of Botha's friends (not pictured) was recently killed by a crocodile during a hunt Another friend added: "A legend has fallen but will never be forgotten... It's with a sad heart that we say goodbye to you Oom Theunis Botha. Our deepest condolences to the family. May God be with you all in this difficult time." Critics of big game hunting responded with little sympathy. One person wrote: "You should be crying for the innocent elephant that was senselessly murdered not this idiot hunter who deserved what he got." Heartbroken friends described Botha as a "legend" of big game hunting (Photo: Facebook) The married father-of-five ran his own safari company out of South Africa (Photo: Theunis Botha/Youtube) Botha's friend, Scott van Zyl, 44, was killed by crocodiles during a hunt in Zimbabwe last month, Netwerk24 reported. Botha's company, called Theunis Botha Big Game Safaris and Hounds, as he was known to hunt with dogs, is a family operation run with his wife Carike. In 1878 his ancestors moved into a wild and rugged region of South Africa, becoming cattle ranchers and hunters, the firm's website states. It adds: "In the year of ’66 Theunis became the latest addition to his family, and was privileged to be raised in the ways of the bush and its people." He served in the South African infantry during the Angolan War and left the Army after reaching the rank of sergeant. After returning home he started offering hunting safaris in 1989 to pay for his studies, and completed a degree in psychology and anthropology in 1991. His first client, Bill Reynolds, from the US state of Montana, hunted a leopard on the family's game ranch bordering Kruger National Park after his hounds picked up the animal's scent, the website states. It added that Botha pioneered traditional European-style Monteria hunts, where game are driven with dogs, in South Africa.
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Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5301831	This guy was not in it for conservation, he was in it only for the money.
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tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $3744112	this reminds me of a cartoon I saw once. I think it was in Field and Stream or something. Maybe a Farside, not sure. It was this guy sitting there with this huge Grizzly mounted in his office. The Grizzly is standing tall with claws and fangs showing as it looks super mean. Off to the size there is a little sub cartoon pic from before the kill, that shows the guy sitting in the bushes about to shoot the Grizzly and its sitting down in in a pasture sniffing a flower.
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05-22-2017, 10:35 AM	#86
Livinit Rookie Join Date: May 2017 Casino cash: $10000400	The world is a better place without him. He can join his alligator food friend in hell. It is time for him to suffer eternally for a short life of destructive behavior. His greed has finally caught up to him. His wife is a partner in his crimes and i couldnt care less about how she feels and dare say her sorrow is happiness for billions of human beings. His children are spawned from evil, so based on genetic research there is a high probability they could suffer the same lack of empathy he posessed. Therefore i will feel safer on this planet when his entire clan is exhausted. A vast majority of the haman race would probably agree that him and his supporters are part of the problem and do not exhibit any behaviour that might lend itself toward a more peaceful,less blood filled, less destructive existance for all humanity. The world is a better place without him and his supporters. that is just my opinion and i thank you for the the chance to express it as well as the chance to view other opinions on this subject.
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05-22-2017, 10:40 AM	#89
BlackOp MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $5865267	The Far Side cartoon comes to mind..... Two hunters w/ guns hiding behind a rock...one is shot in the arm. In the distance are two deer with rifles. The caption says "Hey, that isn't fair" If animals had guns...not one of these cowards would be trophy hunting.
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