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I received a sad message yesterday from Andy Hunter with whom I hunted with last September in Chewore North. His long time tracker and friend, Mendas, was killed by a Bull Elephant in the field next to his home this week. Mendas was trying to scare off five elephants that were destroying his small cotton crop, when a Bull Elephant charged and killed him instantly. Mendas was an outstanding tracker and a fine provider for his family. I was fortunate to have been invited to his home in rural Zimbabwe this past September and I will always remember his warm hospitality and friendship. Mendas will be missed by many and I wish him Godspeed. Mendas is on the right with the green cap.  | ||
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Africa claims another, prayers to his family... Mike | |||
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And who said there was a shortage of Elephants? Sorry to hear of the man's death. May he rest in peace and condolences to his family. LDK Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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A sad event! Didn't hunt with Andy out of the Big Five Camp in July, but with Buzz. But did spend some time with Andy and got to know his trackers as 3-4 PH's were sharing the same Chewore North camp. When even a passing meeting with someone occurs, it brings some of the hidden dangers of elephant hunting into more realism. Carry a big rifle and be prepared. Dak | |||
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Very sad indeed. Thanks for letting us know and posting a picture. Few in America really understand how dnagerous an elephant can be. Bill | |||
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Its a sad thing even though everyone who ventures into that kind of work knows the risk. It wouldn't be DG if it didn't happen. May god comfort his family and friends. | |||
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