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25 August 2012, 15:45
Thor Kirchner
Munya ele charge
Guys check this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M47CPurDluQ

An ele charge I had last month. Got caught between two herds and this one came close.

What do you think? Should I have dropped it before it got that close?


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25 August 2012, 16:25
shootaway
I would have already fired at it.
25 August 2012, 16:39
Safari2
You did great...having the vehicle between you and the ele made the difference...I think the ladies were well versed keeping the vehicle in between.
25 August 2012, 18:54
Joe Savikataaq Jr
On my elephant hunt last year with PH Len Taylor one bull got wayy closer than that, and there was nothing inbetween us. Len did not shoot, I asaked him when he would have shot and he said when the elephant touches the barrel. It was quite the exciement, our trusy game scout was the first to leave us.
25 August 2012, 20:01
BillsBillsBills
Looked good to me Thor. I noticed you kept checking to your right, is that where the other eles were? How many and how far were they?
How did the young ladies react during and after this encounter? Quite a story they have to tell!
I'm looking forward to hunting with you, see you in a week!

Bill
25 August 2012, 20:23
retreever
I have a feeling he was looking and making sure no one was running away. An invite for the bull to come after.

Mike


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25 August 2012, 20:43
Frostbit
Nice job of restraint Thor. Well done!! tu2

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25 August 2012, 20:55
joester
+1 for professional restraint! We had a plume of dirt/dust blown at us last month in Zim., no full charge, thankfully. Kinda like an 19 yr. old boy showing just how tough he is, except the difference being several thousand pounds!
26 August 2012, 01:47
bwana cecil
And clean underwear was required for all involved!


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26 August 2012, 01:57
londonhunter
Wonderful Thor

Anywhere near we are going next week ?

Can't wait .... Cool
26 August 2012, 05:14
ftg767
Nice job young man! I am sure the girls parents are very glad you are very good at what you do!
26 August 2012, 10:54
Thor Kirchner
Bills, Yes the other group was to the right about 70 yards ahead.

LH yes it's on Munya it happened. Will show you the spot.

It is to be said that the ladies did get hit by light Khaki fever afer the incident Wink


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26 August 2012, 15:49
Will
So was this the tourist thing?

Good thing most don't bring those bluff charges home. Smiler


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26 August 2012, 18:03
BEGNO
Well done Thor.


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26 August 2012, 18:19
Biebs
Butch, now there's an adequate wrestling partner for you :-)
26 August 2012, 23:24
BEGNO
Biebs,

I'm retired from cage fights with DG.


BUTCH

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27 August 2012, 19:37
Scriptus
quote:
Originally posted by BEGNO:
Biebs,

I'm retired from cage fights with DG.


Have you told the other buggers yet? Big Grin
28 August 2012, 12:21
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Good stuff Thor.


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28 August 2012, 19:41
MacD37
quote:
Originally posted by BEGNO:
Biebs,

I'm retired from cage fights with DG.


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30 August 2012, 06:31
ivan carter
great stuff and well done ! for a few steps looked like the real deal !


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30 August 2012, 12:38
faisal
Excellent Thor, and a difficult situation well handled.
31 August 2012, 23:30
Bwana Bunduki
Thor,

Looks like the same cheeky bitch that tried to have a go at us last year with fairgame.

Jeff