Cape Buffalo kills game viewer
This tragic story comes from Mokopane (Potgietersrus) in the Limpopo province in South Africa. Two brothers-in-law, Willem Kotze(36) and Hudson, went game viewing from the back of a game viewing truck on a Private Game Reserve near the town. The buffalo was kept in a camp surrounded by electric fencing and were very tame according to a Police spokesman. Nearing the herd, a big male buffalo suddenly charged the van and jumped on the back of the van with his front feet.
According to Hudson, he managed to jump clear from the flailing hooves and horns but it is thought that the buffalo trampled on his brother-in-law. Hudson declined to describe the detail of the attack but his brother -in -law died on the scene of the attack. The reserves owners, which stays in Pretoria, 200km’s away, could not be reached for comments but a Police spokesman, Supt. Maggie Matembuls from the Mussina office, said that the buffalo was not shot.
Hunters and visitors are well adviced that even if game appears to be tame, wild animals will always remain wild and are to be treated as such. Approach wild animals with care and preferably in the company of a knowledgeable person or guide and always from the safety of a sturdy vehicle.
