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Dear E-Mail Extra Subscriber Kathi Klimes, There has been yet another incident in the field this season with dangerous game. This time a client was struck and carried through the brush by a Cape buffalo. The attack occurred in the Rungwa Ikili area of central Tanzania during a safari with Jack Britingham's Tanzania Adventures. Miraculously, the client, Melissa Neugebauer of Texas, escaped with only minor injuries. PH Leon Lamprecht dislocated a thumb on one hand and injured his other hand as well. According to Lamprecht and Neugebauer they were tracking a lone buffalo. The bull, which had apparently bedded down in the miombo, suddenly charged them from only 20 paces, nose up in the air. Lamprecht was barely able to get a shot off at the hip before the animal had passed him to charge Neugebauer, who miraculously landed across the bull's boss, fitting perfectly between its horns. The animal shook her, trying to get her off its face, but never managed to gore her. It finally began running blindly with her through the miombo before stopping short to dump her on the ground. Neugebauer says she curled up to protect her head and vitals as the buffalo proceeded to walk over her. Incredibly, she says its hooves never touched her. The buffalo turned away from Neugebauer at that point and focused on Lampretch, whose gun misfired when the buffalo was only five paces away. Lampretch could only extend his arms with his rifle, matador-style, and step back. The buffalo locked his horns on the rifle and with two shakes threw the rifle one way and Lampretch the other. Thankfully, the bull decided to run away at that point instead of reengaging the hunters. Tanzania Adventures immediately called for air evacuation and had Neugebauer flown to Nairobi for medical attention. Except for some scratches from the brush and a badly bruised hip, she was uninjured. Ironically, while in the hospital awaiting the results of various tests, she met and exchanged buffalo stories with PH Martin Nel, who was still there recovering from surgery after his encounter with a bull only a week before. You'll recall I told you about his incident as well. When I spoke with Neugebauer she was already home resting and very thankful that she escaped serious harm. As for Lamprecht, he received stitches in one thumb, which burst open from the impact of the charge, and has had his other injuries treated as well. He is recovering and will be back in the field shortly. While the outcome of this most recent dangerous game attack is rather positive, it could easily have been disastrous for both Neugebauer and Lamprecht. It serves to reinforce our warnings about making appropriate preparations in case of an emergency during a hunting trip, especially in remote places. Don't even think about going on a hunt in Africa, Alaska, Canada, Asia or any other far away destination without arranging for emergency evacuation insurance. Here at The Hunting Report, we recommend Global Rescue. Make sure you've also got a satellite phone to call for help. We can help you with that too. Get out hunting, but stay safe. - Barbara Crown, Editor. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | ||
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Sounds like a lucky event on everyone's account!! Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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I would be very interested to know the circumstances behind the rifle misfiring, ie equipment malfunction, faulty ammo etc. | |||
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Might have been a situation that a double would have been a good choice for the PH. | |||
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Probably a double with two triggers! ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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Almost always true, no? Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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I can't see how stateing or agreeing that a double might have been a good rifle to have in such a situation could posiably be crucifying Mr Lamprecht. Two Triggers by the way. | |||
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Damn, seems like those Cape Buffalo have an unsociable streak, seems like word would have gotten out... "If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump | |||
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Probably didn't take his medication before posting this morning! | |||
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Good news is no serious injuries. Before we all get carried away, lets wait for more information on the equipment problems. Jim "Bwana Umfundi" NRA | |||
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No need to blame the PH. Equipment malfunctions. So does the human brain. Under stress, while tired, a split second / instinctive decision is made. Maybe right, maybe not. None of us knows what he will do until the sheets hit the fan on our own watch. As for doubles, let's face the fact that most PHs simply cannot afford them. If you think your PH ought to have a double, then give him one! | |||
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This one should be studied by anyone who thinks the PH will always be there to pull his fat out of the fire. | |||
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This is good Idea Seloushunter Nec Timor Nec Temeritas | |||
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Hell, it's a GREAT idea! | |||
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At the price I sold mine I practically did. Oh, have met quite a few PHs with doubles but met more that want one.. | |||
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Jetdrvr, Ain't that the truth! JPK Free 500grains | |||
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....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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I just heard from a friend who hunted with Leon in Tanzania recently. Although Leon normally carries a .375 in this case he was carrying a 500 double...I hope to get more details. I hunted out of the same camp as Leon in Mozambique, although I was using another PH, Leon is an extremely knowledgeable and an experienced PH. I would feel very comfortable hunting with him. Regards, D. Nelson | |||
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Yeah....their bad attitude makes me feel like I need to go kill some....5 or 6 to be exact, with my 500 NE to be more exact. 6x NFR Qualifier NFR Champion Reserve World Champion Bareback Rider PRCA Million Dollar Club 02' Salt Lake Olympic Qualifier and an all around good guy! | |||
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Leon is the consumate professional. If any of you guys want to think about criticizing him, his company or anything else, you are either uninformed, or simply daft. No one is immune to a blind charge by an unwounded or even wounded buffalo. Get off your high horse. Better yet go make your living successfully sorting out buff from the jess for a few years and them comment on Leon. Jeff | |||
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What did either of you see that was derogatory toward Leon Lamprecht? I saw nothing in any of the posts that would indicate anyone here blameing him for this incident! IMO, these two posts are the ones likely to cause a row, more than anything I've read so far. Gentlemen it is only natural for a hunter of dangerous game to want to know the cause of a missfire durring a close charge, not only the type of rifle but the ammo involved. If the ammo was bad, he couldn't have known that till the trigger was pulled, and only a click was heard. If the rifle malfunctioned, because of something breaking, that too wauld have been a complete surprize to the shooter, I'm sure. So, how do questions about that, have any negative bearing on the PH? My question is, why start trouble where none exists? ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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No the pot is not moveing at all for me! I don't have any contacts that can tell us anything other than what has already been said, which is that the two are OK with minor enjuries, tahnk God, because this, as you well know, could have been much worse! I think that alone should tell most here that nobody was to blame for this, it just happened, and tahnkfully turned out better than it might have! I just don't see anything that rings derogatory toward Leon,or his client, that's all! Maybe you guys read something I'm not smart enough to understand! It wouldn't be the first time I miss-understood the jest of a post or two! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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I'm with Mac, WHERE THE HELL has anyone said anything derogatory about the PH involved? | |||
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Mac, I find the smirking comments about the need for a double rifle and 500's comments about reflexes edging to the negative. By the same token I don't find my previos post to be a challenge. I will stand by my statements. Jeff | |||
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I found 500 grains comments to be SUPPORTIVE Funny how some people can put a negative slant on anything. | |||
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You might want to go back and reread the first sentence in 500's post and think about it a bit!!!! Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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Facts can be hard to come by, but I am always interested in getting the facts from a participant in a hunting misadventure like this one (or if need be another reliable source) so that I can learn from them. Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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I reread 500's post and you are correct my apologies. However standing up for someones character and reputation should not be construed as a negative Pichon. | |||
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Ian, I understand your desire to head off a donnibrook, but in this case,you were out of line! Below are some facts, but not from the PH himself, but from common sense, from those here who, have been right where Leon found himself, and his client, and are well versed on the firearms used in such persuits. IMO, you tend to think of everyone here as only keyboard jockies, and that is another mistake on your part, sort of rideing a "HIGH HORSE", don't you think? Here is a FACT! Noone was impuneing the man, and nothing was said that would shine badly on the man, his client, or company! Here is a fact! The man's rifle misfired, and the only question about that was, Was it the rifle or the ammo? IMO, that is a reasonable question, not answered yet, but reasonable. That in no way is derogatory against Leon, but simply a valid question. Here is a fact! If the rifle missfired, and he didn't attempt a second second shot, why? If it was because it was a bolt rifle that there was no time for a second shot because of haveing to clear the barrel of the dud, or something in the rifle broke, then......that is not the PH but the rifle/ammo. Here is another FACT, the above FACT would tender the comment, "That is a case for a double rifle!" That is not to say Leon should have had a double rifle, or that he should rush out and buy one, but is certainly an indication of the utility of one, in this case! Not a indictment of the man for not haveing a double. Here is another FACT: It is true that he may have been useing a double rifle, and the angle for a second barrel would endanger the client rideing on the boss of that bull, and that is the reason the second shot was not fired. I doubt that however, because after the bull dumped the client, it charged LEON, and if he was not holding an "out of service rifle" he would certainly have fired on the bull at that point. As stated in the letter, he could only poke the bull in the face with the rifle,resulting in his enjuries as well. To me that would indicate an out of service rifle. Ian, these were all legitimate questions, not indictment of the man, but qestions most who go against dangerous game on a regular basis, need the answers to, because they may find themselves in the same canoe! I fail to see how any of this could generate your accusations of people on this forum ganging up on Leon. If anything, posts like yours is what starts the heated exchanges in the first place! Ian, none of these FACTS/questions, in any way, calls Leon's actions into question, quite the contrary! IMO, the man did what he could, and those actions, in a very tense moment, may be the determining factor for the extended life of his client, and maybe himself as well! So in closeing HIGH HORSES are ridden by lots of people, but in this case IMO, you were soundly mounted in that saddle! ............................. ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Vlam, the hot weather and lack of toilet paper in public restrooms in Dubai must be making you irritable. There is no need to get upset. Everyone is free to post facts (even accurate ones!) and opinions (even ones that are not stupid!), and other members can read the post or not, take it with a grain of salt or not. | |||
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These things happen and if you hunt enough buffalo your turn in the barrel will come! and it ain't nobodys fault, its just that s--t happens when you hunt "dangerous game"..happens every year, has happened to almost every PH with experience..The truth is that is why we hunt dangerous game, admit it or not.... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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You may be right in all cases except people sullying the PH's rep, That is not so! As far as my berateing you, that is not true either, I just think you are mistaken in your opinion, that your posts are the correct version, and everyone else's are somehow not acceptable. I did a search of your 95 posts,sence Sept 2006 and in almost every one, you are takeing a confrontational tact,takeing issue with posts, and telling everyone what they should post. This the reason my posts were aimed at you is, because you seem to be the only one telling everyone what they should, and should not post here. This is not a grammer school, and you are not the teacher. So, my suggestion to you is, post what you want on any subject, that is your right here, but your freedom to swing ends at the end of the next man's nose, and you shouldn't be surprized when others take offence when you consantly take issue with what people write. The people here are not, for the most part, kids. Most being in the 40-70 yr old bracket,(72 in my case) and were many were likely punching holes in big animals before you were born! So! I think it isn't any wounder that some don't apprecieate your constant scolding! Everyone posting on this thread, has told you they mean no harm to Leon, yet you still think you should set the posting rules here! Ian you haven't been here all that long, and though you post little, you have already aquired an internet persona of a pot tender! As far as you offending me personally, you can't do that. I have a skin like a rhino, and insults bounce off me like BBs! I think you will find, if you read enough here, that there are several people here who can teach some things to a person willing to learn, but noone can teach a person who thinks he already knows it all, and wants to tell everyone else what to think! I agree with you that sometimes these things get out of hand, with missinformation, but this isn't one of those cases,and IMO noone is blameing Leon for anything! I personally would think he did everything he could under the cercumstances! Still I want to know why the rifle missfired, and what type rifle it was, and I still think that is a reasonable request, that sheds no ill light on Mr. Lamprecht ! ...................BYE ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Mac, you prove my point with such flair, you deserve a medal. Thank you. | |||
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GOLD, SILVER, or BRONZE? ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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