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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.

BWillie · 05-23-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tarheel23

I am so sick of the outrage over such stupid shit. It was a freaking elephant that was being hunted legally. Anyone that compares a human life to that of an animal is a fool. Get a life.

Yep. I don't even hunt. I don't own a gun. I don't like hunting. I still find it appalling people are rooting for this guys death.

**srvy** · 05-23-2017, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackOp

What's interesting (to me) is all the hunters coming to this **** -tards defense.

There is a difference between shooting someone that is entering your house...and sniping random drivers on a freeway. Yes..they both include killing and a rifle. Shooting animals isn't necessarily an all inclusive club. Hunting is ancient...Native Americans gave mad respect to the animals that sacrificed so they could survive...they were "in-tune" with natural law. They were horrified when "whitey" shot thousands of buffalo...just for their hides and left the carcasses to rot.

Killing things so your peers think you are cool....this guy was a manipulator.

The Plains Indians worried about feeding the tribe. This is why they drove Buffalo over cliffs and the women below cleaned and removed the hide. It wasnt Dances With Wolves.

vailpass · 05-23-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by srvy

The Plains Indians worried about feeding the tribe. This is why they drove Buffalo over cliffs and the women below cleaned and removed the hide. It wasnt Dances With Wolves.

Exactly. Though your point will most likely be lost on the low functioning nut job that is blackbob.

Kaepernick · 05-23-2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Inmen....do you know how much longer baby seals are on the ice flows?

Harp Seal pups squeal the loudest when they die, so lookout for them. Especially because a stream of red blood looks so beautiful flowing down their pure white fur. Red on white -- a classic look.

**Iowanian** · 05-23-2017, 11:10 AM

If you're upset by things like this...either way...you don't wear panties....you wear twat burkas.

ping2000 · 05-23-2017, 01:29 PM

Elephant was Muslim.

JakeF · 05-23-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Yep. I don't even hunt. I don't own a gun. I don't like hunting. I still find it appalling people are rooting for this guys death.

If that same hunter and elephant were on the edge of a cliff and I had to choose which one to save, I would save the elephant 10 times out of 10.

**ptlyon** · 05-23-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

If that same hunter and elephant were on the edge of a cliff and I had to choose which one to save, I would save the elephant 10 times out of 10.

That's because you can't push the elephant

Steron · 05-23-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

If that same hunter and elephant were on the edge of a cliff and I had to choose which one to save, I would save the elephant 10 times out of 10.

That's harsh.

**Iowanian** · 05-23-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Not sure what you get out of killing a ****ing monkey.

You want to know what I feel when I shoot a monkey?

Recoil.

Steron · 05-23-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

You want to know what I feel when I shoot a monkey?

Recoil.

Reminded me of Full Metal Jacket.

Private Joker: How can you shoot women or children?
Door Gunner: Easy! Ya just don't lead 'em so much! Ain't war hell?

vailpass · 05-23-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

If that same hunter and elephant were on the edge of a cliff and I had to choose which one to save, I would save the elephant 10 times out of 10.

Your candy ass couldn't save either one.

**Iowanian** · 05-23-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

If that same hunter and elephant were on the edge of a cliff and I had to choose which one to save, I would save the elephant 10 times out of 10.

You can't. You couldn't make the

stop screaming, could you Clarice?

The elephant would drag your sissy ass off the cliff, you'd splatter at the bottom on the rocks and give buzzards indigestion.

No one would likely even change their facebook profile to your transparent flag over the photo of their grilled peanut butter sandwich from lunch.

In58men · 05-23-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

You can't. You couldn't make the

stop screaming, could you Clarice?

The elephant would drag your sissy ass off the cliff, you'd splatter at the bottom on the rocks and give buzzards indigestion.

No one would likely even change their facebook profile to your transparent flag over the photo of their grilled peanut butter sandwich from lunch.

Your attempt at trying to be funny is atrocious. I would just shut up.

**Iowanian** · 05-23-2017, 02:46 PM

You don't have the cerebral horsepower to shut up when you're typing stupid combinations of words. I think I'll avoid your advice but thanks for thinking of me.

How do you feel about exterminating herds of wild hogs from helicopters?

05-21-2017, 09:46 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5341831	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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