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Zambia PH killed by elephant today
11 November 2020, 20:21
fairgameZambia PH killed by elephant today
Extremely sad news coming in that good friend and long time PH Simon Burgess was tragically killed by a berserk elephant whilst checking a borehole outside of camp.
Simon was a British army officer and a true gentleman. So tragic that his life should be taken by a freak accident.
RIP friend and will see you on the otherside.
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11 November 2020, 20:23
SaeedVery sad to hear this.
11 November 2020, 21:04
GillettehunterTerrible news. So sorry to hear it. RIP
Bruce
11 November 2020, 21:06
Opus1Sad news indeed. Condolences to his friends and family.
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11 November 2020, 21:10
BaxterBJust saw this. Very sad.
11 November 2020, 21:28
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11 November 2020, 21:45
crbutlerVery sad about this as well.
Condolences to his family.
11 November 2020, 21:45
fairgameI have been informed that this happened in a photographic camp in South Luangwa Valley.
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11 November 2020, 21:48
mbogobutchReally sorry to hear this RIP...
11 November 2020, 22:12
Tim CarneyPlease accept my deepest sympathy at the death of your friend, Andrew.
Yours, Tim
11 November 2020, 22:50
Use Enough GunMay he rest in peace, and may his family feel the love and support of not only God, but of all of their close friends and family.
11 November 2020, 23:47
surefire7So sorry and sad to hear this news Andrew. RIP.
12 November 2020, 00:13
Big Wonderful WyomingSorry to hear about that.
I lost two guys from Covid this week. Both mid-50's and overweight. At least he died with his boots on instead of killed by the China Virus.
12 November 2020, 00:53
DahavTerrible- I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
12 November 2020, 01:06
PCoughlinHe was my PH on my first trip to Zambia in 2008 and again in 2010.
RIP Simon.
12 November 2020, 01:15
LHeym500quote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
May he rest in peace, and may his family feel the love and support of not only God, but of all of their close friends and family.
Amen.
12 November 2020, 01:41
dwarf416RIP.
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12 November 2020, 02:19
Heym SR20Sad news for you all.
12 November 2020, 02:23
RockdocRIP
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12 November 2020, 04:42
bwanamrmCondolences on the loss of your friend Andrew.
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12 November 2020, 04:53
Safari2So sorry to hear Andrew.
RIP.
12 November 2020, 05:24
ledvmMay God rest his soul and comfort his family.
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12 November 2020, 06:08
Charles_HelmDamn. Very sorry to hear this.
12 November 2020, 11:27
Michael RobinsonI am terribly sorry to hear this sad news.
Death by misadventure is always a harsh, sudden and awful thing.
May his friends and family find solace in their lasting memories.
Mike
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12 November 2020, 12:30
miketaylorSo sorry to hear that you have lost your friend Andrew. My thoughts are with his family.
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12 November 2020, 15:24
DCS MemberPeace and prayers.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
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12 November 2020, 16:14
RickyClarkIm sorry
lets make a plan
12 November 2020, 16:36
Buzz CharltonIncredibly sad news - I did not know Simon well but the few times I met him he was always the ultimate gentleman - definitely old school! Thoughts with his family and friends RIP
12 November 2020, 16:38
HogbreathPrayers and condolences to his friends and family.
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12 November 2020, 18:14
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
I have been informed that this happened in a photographic camp in South Luangwa Valley.
Damn! Andrew, It scared me when I heard the name Simon because my first thought was Simon Eldredge my old PH in the Luangwa valley's upper Lupande. I didn't know the PH killed but may he rest in peace, and find the hunting good in heaven.
.......................................RIP Simon!
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12 November 2020, 20:12
Jeff SNVery sad. RIP
12 November 2020, 20:34
fairgameThank you all for your messages.
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12 November 2020, 20:35
Bill73Tragic,God give him peace.
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12 November 2020, 20:44
scruffyI am so sorry to hear that you have lost this friend, Andrew. Things can sure go south in a hurry ...
Home from the hills ...
12 November 2020, 21:07
AtkinsonOur prayers are with him and his family
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12 November 2020, 21:25
jeff hRIP prayers sent to his family
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12 November 2020, 21:34
bwanajaySorry to hear about this tragic news. RIP Simon.
13 November 2020, 15:20
BushPeterVery sad to hear! At least he died in a beautiful place in the bush in AFrica. My condoleances to his family and friends.
13 November 2020, 17:19
ledvmSeems this not an uncommon event in camps where ele are habituated to people stroll frequently through them. I love ele and love to view them. I don’t trust them with my life however and am cautious around them.
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A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House
No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991.
13 November 2020, 17:56
DLSSuch unfortunate news, saddened to read it. My thoughts go out to his family. As tragic as it is, a better way to go than wasting away in a hospital bed.