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Zim PH Wayne Van Der Berg hit by Buffalo
27 September 2006, 18:02
Jerry HuffakerZim PH Wayne Van Der Berg hit by Buffalo
Ron Oliver of Zimbabwe Wildlife Safaris relayed a message to me that Wayne had been hit hard by a Buffalo last week. He was beat up badly and air-vacked to South Africa. Ron spoke with his wife and she said he has four new holes in him and it will be a long recovery,she also said his tracker saved him by sticking a knife in the Buffalos head.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
27 September 2006, 18:36
billrquimbySticking a knife in a buffalo's head? Are more details available?
Bill Quimby
27 September 2006, 18:42
500grainsSorry to hear this and best wishes to Wayne for a full recovery.
It's not a bad idea to teach the trackers how to shoot. On my last safari we taught the trackers how to operate, shoot and reload each of the rifles and let them have a few practice shots.
27 September 2006, 19:07
AfricanHunterquote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
Ron Oliver of Zimbabwe Wildlife Safaris relayed a message to me that Wayne had been hit hard by a Buffalo last week. He was beat up badly and air-vacked to South Africa. Ron spoke with his wife and she said he has four new holes in him and it will be a long recovery,she also said his tracker saved him by sticking a knife in the Buffalos head.
Sorry to hear about this. I hunted two trips with Wayne and had a good time.
27 September 2006, 19:20
mstarlingHere's to a steady and easy recovery for Wayne and good support for his family. Very scarey thing!
Mike
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http://www.mstarling.com 27 September 2006, 20:24
Charles_HelmBest wishes for a speedy recovery.
27 September 2006, 20:25
465H&HSure hope he gets through this with no permanent injuries!
465H&H
27 September 2006, 20:27
analog_peninsulaI think a toast is in order to the African tracker who stuck a knife into a wounded buffalo to save the life of his boss. That's one of the benefits of treating your people right.
analog_peninsula
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28 September 2006, 01:03
Use Enough GunI hope that he fully recovers. It could have been worse with the trackers running for their lives. It pays to treat your people right, as was previously stated.
28 September 2006, 01:14
BwannaYes. Nothing like have trackers, skinners or scouts with you who are cowards. I've done that one, and it just adds another varible to things.
28 September 2006, 01:51
GarByBest of luck to him on a speedy...and full...recovery.
Cheers.
Gary
28 September 2006, 01:53
dakota45056Kudos to the brave tracker! Fending off a angry buff with a rifle with a rifle is one thing, with a knife is an act of bravery and experience. I wouldn't even know where to stick the buff, except through the eye.
Anyone have the details leading up to the accident.
Hope the PH heals fast and gets back in the bush!
Dak
28 September 2006, 04:13
Michael RobinsonTough break and, as always, I am sure the details, if we can get them, will be educational.
And I too combine my congratulations to a brave man - armed only with a knife! - with my well-wishes for the wounded.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
29 September 2006, 09:55
BigFiveJackVery sad to hear such news, prayers for speedy and full recovery.
Big thanks to the brave tracker
Jack
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