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ZIM-Tragic death of Don Hornsby
16 October 2010, 03:10
KathiZIM-Tragic death of Don Hornsby
From SW Radio Africa
Zim elephants increasingly traumatised
ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE
15th October 2010
TRAGIC DEATH OF DON HORNSBY
It is with deep regret that we announce that South African businessman, Don Hornsby was killed by an elephant in Kariba on October 13th 2010.
Don, an avid conservationist and nature lover was attacked by an elephant whilst on holiday in Matusadona. He was a great supporter of wildlife and assisted us in the feeding of Tatenda, the orphaned baby rhino.
Less than a month ago, Geoff Blythe was lucky to escape with his life after an elephant attack in Kariba and we would like to appeal to everybody to exercise extreme caution when coming into contact with elephants in Zimbabwe. Due to the poaching and number of elephants being shot, they have become traumatized and are extremely unpredictable and dangerous.
Our sincere condolences to Don's wife, Felicity and family on the loss of a good friend and fellow conservationist.
Johnny Rodrigues
Chairman for Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force
Kathi
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16 October 2010, 03:33
KathiSOUTH AFRICAN KILLED BY ELEPHANT IN ZIMBABWE
October 15, 2010 by newsdzezimbabwe
A South African was attacked and killed by an enraged elephant while fishing in Zimbabwe on Wednesday afternoon.
Donald Hornsby is said to have been fishing the Siyakhovu water’s of the lake with a group of friends, when a herd of elephants presented a picture-perfect moment.
It is understood that he tried to photograph the animals when he was suddenly attacked and killed.
Donald is apparently well-known within the hockey fraternity in South Africa and is a keen outdoor person who lived life to the full.
His body is at the Kariba mortuary while arrangements are made to fly his remains home
His son, Gareth said that the family is in a state of shock after his untimely death.
Zimbabwean authorities earlier confirmed the incident, but declined to go on record.
Kathi
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16 October 2010, 06:37
WillA lot of folks are extremely lackadaisical around elephants.
Sometimes it catches up with them.
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16 October 2010, 16:25
larryshoresSad but true
17 October 2010, 20:53
Russ GouldNote the spin in Rodriguez' statement. Of course, elephants loved humans and would play gently with them, until the invention of gunpowder. Then all bets were off.
Cretin. If he was a true conservationist, he would protest land reform and promote elephant culling.
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18 October 2010, 10:54
holzer375I have just returned from Kariba and was there when this tragic accident occured. The story over the two way radio was that he apparently got off his boat to photograph the elephant. The elephant in question is known to houseboat captains as being very aggresive.
My condolences to the family.
18 October 2010, 16:02
zimFrostyquote:
Originally posted by Russ Gould:
Note the spin in Rodriguez' statement. Of course, elephants loved humans and would play gently with them, until the invention of gunpowder. Then all bets were off.
Cretin. If he was a true conservationist, he would protest land reform and promote elephant culling.
Hear hear. Rodrigues is an anti personified....no reasoning other than his own can ever be right
19 October 2010, 04:41
Tom In TennesseeTragic! His legacy should be to cull 10,000 Ele's from Kruger, 50,000 from ZIM and 75,000 from BOTS...
19 October 2010, 04:46
Michael RobinsonI'm sorry this fellow met a violent end, but it should come as no surprise to anyone that elephants are dangerous.
Further evidence, if it were needed, that it is reckless to venture among elephants without a heavy caliber rifle and a back up plan.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
19 October 2010, 10:57
N E 450 No2I express my sympathy for his family and friends...
But just like the guy killed by the mountain goat in Oregon....
You just should not be in the presence of wild animals, or even large domestic animals, without adequate firearms...
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19 October 2010, 11:03
holzer375I agree with all the above. The tragic thing is that poor Don was not allowed to walk on the kariba shore line as it is strickly forbidden by parks for this very reason. I hope all visitors to DG areas take heed from this tragic affair. They are not called 'DANGEROUS' for nothing.
21 October 2010, 00:57
465H&HI wonder if the ele was a cow or bull. Anyone know?
465H&H
21 October 2010, 10:52
holzer375A lone bull according to the 2 way
22 October 2010, 04:27
Tom In TennesseeMusk?