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How did it go with Punki
17 April 2016, 22:36
A.DahlgrenHow did it go with Punki
Not starting some new boring Boddington bashing thread just interested on what happened to Punki the tracker/dog handler.
17 April 2016, 22:50
larryshoresgood question. I have wondered as well.
17 April 2016, 22:51
fairgameAnton give me a few minutes to heat up some popcorn.
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17 April 2016, 23:36
dogcatLast I heard while in Namibia in 2015, he was crippled and not able to walk or work.
17 April 2016, 23:40
A.DahlgrenThat is sad if true, I remember seeing a photo of him on a motorcycle
17 April 2016, 23:45
A.DahlgrenFrom Craig 2010
Guys, the last word I received on Punki was that he was back hunting caracal with his dogs. I understand he has quite a limp, but we believe and hope this will improve over time as he rebuilds muscle mass. As we've said previously in this forum, cannot thank all for the great help and support.
17 April 2016, 23:48
larryshoresquote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
Last I heard while in Namibia in 2015, he was crippled and not able to walk or work.
Damn. No offense intended but I hope that is not accurate . What a shame.
18 April 2016, 07:24
dogcatIt appears my info was incorrect. My hope is that he is ok and that this gets off the Boddington family. My hopes and wishes are that he is well and good.
18 April 2016, 18:47
larryshoresI think we all hope he is doing well. If he isn't, at this point, he probably never will.
Very sad story.
19 April 2016, 07:09
LeopardtrackMaybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
19 April 2016, 19:35
Dave FulsonI was told by his employer that the motorcycle broke soon after it was given to him.
The outfitter was bleak and bitter over the entire affair.
Dave Fulson
19 April 2016, 19:44
larryshoresquote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
Maybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
Doubtful given his recent financial issues. Besides it was not CB who shot Punki. It was his daughter.
He did auction off a 500NE and a buff hunt that was filmed for TV. I can't remember how much money was raised .
19 April 2016, 19:48
A.Dahlgrenquote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
Maybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
Doubtful given his recent financial issues. Besides it was not CB who shot Punki. It was his daughter.
He did auction off a 500NE and a buff hunt that was filmed for TV. I can't remember how much money was raised .
I think around 35K
19 April 2016, 20:08
AnotherAZWriterquote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
Maybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
Doubtful given his recent financial issues. Besides it was not CB who shot Punki. It was his daughter.
He did auction off a 500NE and a buff hunt that was filmed for TV. I can't remember how much money was raised .
I agree Larry; he is not responsible for his adult daughter - something I have said repeatedly. I have not been shy about criticizing CB on a few issues, but I am miffed as to why he is held accountable for this, especially when viewed in light of a similar incident involving another AR member.
19 April 2016, 21:16
Big Wonderful WyomingWhen I was single, and allowed to have female friends Britt was a friend.
She's a bright gal, and everyone makes mistakes. Thank God, Punki is alive.
No matter how much Britt wants to, she will never forget about this. I imagine Laura Bush has survivors guilt over her teenage car crash.
One of the military gals that worked for me in Spain got into a car accident that killed a Spanish national.
The Spanish kept her in Spain on legal hold for 3 years after her transfer date. Then the Navy gave her a general discharge for causing a international incident, even though the Spanish gal drove into her.
No car accidents are not gun play, but the result is the same.
I hope Britt does well, she's a wonderful person and I hope that she moves forward.
19 April 2016, 21:36
larryshoresI do not know her. Regardless, I imagine you are right.
I never understood those who wanted to hold CB accountable . He had exactly zero legal or moral obligation . In my book, selling the rifle and the hunt went above and beyond .
19 April 2016, 22:53
dogcatquote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
Maybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
Doubtful given his recent financial issues. Besides it was not CB who shot Punki. It was his daughter.
He did auction off a 500NE and a buff hunt that was filmed for TV. I can't remember how much money was raised .
The double gun was a trade he made and the hunt was donated. He only actually gave his time on the hunt.
20 April 2016, 01:24
larryshoresInteresting.
20 April 2016, 02:11
Dutch44Did it raise $35K?
20 April 2016, 03:48
larryshoresAnton says they did. I seem to recall it as well.
20 April 2016, 07:12
SaeedI think there were some members here who donated money to Punki.
20 April 2016, 11:26
fairgameQuote from Trevor Filmer who is Punki's employer. Dated 19 April 2016.
I am a Farmer/Rancher in the Eastern Cape of SA and for the last 38 years have run 2 teams of hounds used for problem animal control work - mainly jackal/caracal/bushpig - between 1992 - 2010 my hound teams were hired by Hunting Outfitters to track leopard for paying clients - it was during one of these hunts that one of my Employees, Tracker/Dog Handler , Punki Swelindawo, was involved in a tragic shooting accident - (as a full time Dairy Farmer I was unfortunately not able to personally attend every hunt, and I was not with my team on this occasion) - I have read some controversial statements, but I believe everyone involved in this unfortunate incident acted very professionally, and Punki received the very best treatment that was available - because of that excellent medical attention, Punki is alive and well today, and is now a senior member of my staff - he currently enjoys good health, but he does walk with a limp and can no longer work as a 'Dog Handler' because of the long distances they have to cover on foot - he does, however, still enjoy an outing with the 'Bushpig Team', and gets around remarkably well - whether these old injuries will become a problem later I cannot tell.
May I use this opportunity to say that the financial help received from all donors was very much appreciated, and the motorbike is still in good working order, though it has run up some mileage.
I would be happy to send photo's if anyone is interested.
To those who donated towards his extensive medical expenses - Many Many Thanks - your generosity was, and still is, much appreciated!
Regards, Trevor Filmer
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20 April 2016, 12:10
fujotupuquote:
Trevor Filmer who is Punki's employee
Punki must be financially well off.
20 April 2016, 12:41
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Quote from Trevor Filmer who is Punki's employee
I am a Farmer/Rancher in the Eastern Cape of SA and for the last 38 years have run 2 teams of hounds used for problem animal control work - mainly jackal/caracal/bushpig - between 1992 - 2010 my hound teams were hired by Hunting Outfitters to track leopard for paying clients - it was during one of these hunts that one of my Employees, Tracker/Dog Handler , Punki Swelindawo, was involved in a tragic shooting accident - (as a full time Dairy Farmer I was unfortunately not able to personally attend every hunt, and I was not with my team on this occasion) - I have read some controversial statements, but I believe everyone involved in this unfortunate incident acted very professionally, and Punki received the very best treatment that was available - because of that excellent medical attention, Punki is alive and well today, and is now a senior member of my staff - he currently enjoys good health, but he does walk with a limp and can no longer work as a 'Dog Handler' because of the long distances they have to cover on foot - he does, however, still enjoy an outing with the 'Bushpig Team', and gets around remarkably well - whether these old injuries will become a problem later I cannot tell.
May I use this opportunity to say that the financial help received from all donors was very much appreciated, and the motorbike is still in good working order, though it has run up some mileage.
I would be happy to send photo's if anyone is interested.
To those who donated towards his extensive medical expenses - Many Many Thanks - your generosity was, and still is, much appreciated!
Regards, Trevor Filmer
Thank you Andrew for posting this.
20 April 2016, 15:59
dogcatGreat news and update!
20 April 2016, 18:22
fairgamequote:
Originally posted by fujotupu:
quote:
Trevor Filmer who is Punki's employee
Punki must be financially well off.
Well spotted and fixed. Cheers
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20 April 2016, 22:35
A.DahlgrenGreat!
21 April 2016, 02:38
Duckearquote:
Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
Maybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
Doubtful given his recent financial issues. Besides it was not CB who shot Punki. It was his daughter.
He did auction off a 500NE and a buff hunt that was filmed for TV. I can't remember how much money was raised .
I agree Larry; he is not responsible for his adult daughter - something I have said repeatedly. I have not been shy about criticizing CB on a few issues, but I am miffed as to why he is held accountable for this, especially when viewed in light of a similar incident involving another AR member.
Who (not CB) was bragging on a new DR not long after.
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21 April 2016, 03:11
Michael RobinsonExcellent news. Thanks, Andrew.
Mike
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22 April 2016, 03:02
AnotherAZWriterquote:
Originally posted by Duckear:
quote:
Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
Maybe CB will go on a few less hunts and help the guy out?
Doubtful given his recent financial issues. Besides it was not CB who shot Punki. It was his daughter.
He did auction off a 500NE and a buff hunt that was filmed for TV. I can't remember how much money was raised .
I agree Larry; he is not responsible for his adult daughter - something I have said repeatedly. I have not been shy about criticizing CB on a few issues, but I am miffed as to why he is held accountable for this, especially when viewed in light of a similar incident involving another AR member.
Who (not CB) was bragging on a new DR not long after.
Exactly Duckear