- Millionaire big-game hunter Ernie Dosio, 75, was killed after being trampled by elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon, central Africa.
- The American vineyard owner was searching for a rare yellow-backed duiker antelope in the Lope-Okanda forest when a herd of five elephants emerged and crushed him.
- The incident, which reportedly occurred on 17 April, also left a professional hunter guiding Mr Dosio seriously injured.
- Mr Dosio had amassed a large collection of animal trophies during his lifetime, including rhinos, elephants, and lions.
- Trophy hunting remains a controversial practice, with campaign groups advocating against it due to animal welfare and environmental concerns.
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