Not the news one typically reads on CNBC. Any additional details?

Tom Siebel and guide hospitalized

"He says he and the guide were watching a group of elephants from about 200 yards away when one animal charged"

Wow, they're making those critters faster and faster these days.

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Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
Is this the same incident?

I would think so unless two different Tom's got run over by elephants in the same country.

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Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
Is this the same incident?

Makes sense. Thanks.

"The Siebel Systems software founder says the Aug. 1 attack occurred during a safari in Tanzania.

He says he and the guide were watching a group of elephants from about 200 yards away when one animal charged at them without warning.

He says he expects to make a full recovery after reconstructive surgery and physical therapy.

Siebel's estimated worth is $1.9 billion as of 2008."

"It is not known yet how much the damage will affect his resale value. Unfortunately, the current edition of "The Blue Book of Billionaires' Value" does not have a chapter on elephant damage assessment."

It's on the drudge report (drudgereport.com) so it will get a lot of views!

I wonder if Mr. Siebel can afford the hospitals bills.

If we just had Universal Obamacare, he'd be taken care of with no worries.

L.W.

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Originally posted by Leanwolff:
I wonder if Mr. Siebel can afford the hospitals bills.

If we just had Universal Obamacare, he'd be taken care of with no worries.

L.W.

If he lived in Canada he'd have to wait till the gov't agrees to have his

treatment start, and how fast it will progress, and how long it will continue.

A person is NOT allowed to pay for health care there, only the national gov't

is allowed to pay. So, TS, if he lived there, would have his broken/injured self

transported to AMERICA for faster, better, more complete care. That is until

BHO turns our system into what Canada's is.

Hope he makes a full healthy recovery.

Sometimes it is better to be a poor bubba bitterly clinging to his rifle (preferably double rifle) than a billionaire with a camera.

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Originally posted by Mike70560:
Hope he makes a full healthy recovery.

Sometimes it is better to be a poor bubba bitterly clinging to his rifle (preferably double rifle) than a billionaire with a camera.

Ain't that the truth...

He told the S.J. Mercury-News that his "guide" took a shot at the Ele in charge, but missed or had no effect. Guide was also injured. Both suffered serious injuries and are lucky they survived. Long recuperation and more surgeries ahead; Tom is still in a wheelchair.

I wish them both complete recovery.

Where's Ivan Carter when you need him?

The guide is back at work

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Where's Ivan Carter when you need him?

Currently he just guides millionaires, but he's working his way up!

Thats what you get for going in a photo only area! Bet he would not have got stomped if he was carrying and could use his 700 nitro double rifle!

maybe the software he sold the elephant caused a computer crash!

Rich

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Originally posted by buckeyeshooter:
Thats what you get for going in a photo only area! Bet he would not have got stomped if he was carrying and could use his 700 nitro double rifle!

It was a hunting area and he is a hunter (I believe?), just wasn't hunting on that day.

Hey at least he isn't suing as many others have done before him

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Hey at least he isn't suing as many others have done before him

Does not needd to sue, he is already a billionair