A South African hunt quickly turned life-threatening when Dennis Anderson, former president of Safari Club International, had trouble breathing. “There is nothing more unsettling than being in a foreign country and requiring its health care system on an emergency basis,” he said. A call was made to Global Rescue, which quickly dispatched a critical care paramedic who deployed to Dennis’ hospital bedside, serving as his advocate in the hospital and accompanying him on the journey home.

Dennis wrote to Global Rescue:

“I have been a long-time international hunter, having been to all the continents and having earned the top hunting awards with Safari Club International.

“Previously I had used a similar service company to Global Rescue, but when Global Rescue became a corporate sponsor of SCI and I had such positive recommendations from fellow hunters I switched to Global Rescue a few years ago.

“On a recent hunt to South Africa, I had been hunting for a couple of weeks and having a very successful hunt. We had gone into Johannesburg to fly out to Namibia for the last couple days left on my safari. During the night, it became clear that I was having a serious problem breathing. I was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital and began an assessment.

“There is nothing more unsettling than being in a foreign country and requiring its health care system on an emergency basis. I was diagnosed with double pneumonia and possible heart issues. I was fortunate that my professional hunter had experience with Global Rescue. When he found out I was a member, he immediately contacted them. The response was much more than I ever expected and the consultation and information was incredible!

“Before I knew it Global Rescue had dispatched a paramedic to advocate on my behalf in the hospital. The paramedic arrived in Johannesburg on the next available flight. I was shocked, to say the least. After several days in the hospital, I was released to travel. The paramedic accompanied me all the way, making arrangements for all my special needs.

“I can’t thank Global Rescue enough for their outstanding service and professionalism.”

Was Mr Anderson's difficulty in breathing caused by the outfitter having his hands around his throat at the time by any chance?

Sorry about that chaps......... English hair trigger sense of humour let go again!

More importantly, was the Johannesburg Hospital diagnosis correct? ...... I'll bet it was!

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Originally posted by shakari:
Was Mr Anderson's difficulty in breathing caused by the outfitter having his hands around his throat at the time by any chance?

Sorry about that chaps......... English hair trigger sense of humour let go again!

Unlikely Steve .... "birds of a feather" ... know wot I mean, nudge, nudge.

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Originally posted by shakari:
Was Mr Anderson's difficulty in breathing caused by the outfitter having his hands around his throat at the time by any chance?

Sorry about that chaps......... English hair trigger sense of humour let go again!

Got to give you that one, mate. Very amusing.

Global Rescue is worth every penny. If you travel overseas, it's silly not to have it.

He should have called his old clients, the Out of Africa people to help him.

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Originally posted by larryshores:
He should have called his old clients, the Out of Africa people to help him.

He was probably hunting with the ones not in jail.

Gentlemen be nice!

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Originally posted by MacD37:
Gentlemen be nice!

Delighted to....... but only if Mr Anderson makes a compulsory, voluntary donation!

Guys,

Some cheap shots here don't you think? Glad to see GR worked out so well for this guy.

Mark

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Guys,

Some cheap shots here don't you think? Glad to see GR worked out so well for this guy.

Mark

No mate....... I don't see any cheap shots but I do see a good degree of (perhaps slightly scathing) witticism and those that don't, need to develop a sense of humour.

Joking aside. I reckon GR offer a great service but that isn't about to stop me taking the piss out of the situation.

If Mr Anderson is uncomfortable with that, I guess he could always make a complaint to the AR ethics committee but I'd expect them to reject that complaint!



Oh my.... I think I've just broken some ribs!

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Originally posted by shakari:

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Guys,

Some cheap shots here don't you think? Glad to see GR worked out so well for this guy.

Mark

No mate....... I don't see any cheap shots but I do see a good degree of (perhaps slightly scathing) witticism and those that don't, need to develop a sense of humour.

Joking aside. I reckon GR offer a great service but that isn't about to stop me taking the piss out of the situation.

If Mr Anderson is uncomfortable with that, I guess he could always make a complaint to the AR ethics committee but I'd expect them to reject that complaint!



Oh my.... I think I've just broken some ribs!

I am indeed sorry to hear about your injury, have you tried Global Rescue. It really does not matter if you are in hospital, one will help.

Aside from all of the remarks on Mr. Anderson, I wouldn't travel to Africa without Global Rescue. Leaving in 10 hours for the 12th Safari.

Vaughn,

Best of luck.

Mark

Funny stuff.

Not quite the response GR had in mind, I'm sure, but all in good humor.

I think the only less popular guy around here GR could have evac'ed would have been ol Mugabe himself!!!!

Since it was so blatantly a press release to promote their services, they really have no room to complain.

Global Rescue offer a fantastic service and I'd recommend them to any and all hunters........ Hell, they must be good if they can rescue Mr Anderson from an outfitter trying to choke him!

Sorry about that chaps...... had another accidental discharge on the hair trigger sense of humour again!

All joking aside, Global Rescue are well worth every cent & I for one don't have a problem with their press release at all. After all, where better to post it than here.

Jokes aside, Global Rescue is providing a valuable service to guys like us who walk on the wild side. I'll never be without it!