Facts are still a bit sketchy but it appears that Jason Stone of Stone hunting safaris was mauled by a Lion this past week-end and has been evacuated to JHB, was in theater all day today. Am sure the full story and detailed facts will surface in the next few days

if this is so, lets hope for a speedy recovery.
Who was the client?

Ouch. Hope he's doing well. Last year seemed to be the year of the elephant. This year seems to be the year of the cat.

Brett

Are these the same guys that were involved with the 50 inch Buffalo last year?
Regardless do hope the PH is okay.

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Originally posted by TNJohn:
Are these the same guys that were involved with the 50 inch Buffalo last year?
Regardless do hope the PH is okay.

Yes as well as many free chase wilderness hunts in Tanz, Zam, ect. As you say regardless I hope he's well.

Brett

I do not know this guy but can only imagine what his issues are from what I have experienced lately. If anyone is a friend of his and wants to learn what i have seen recently in dos and dont's of fundraising, they are welcome to contact me. I will not deter from my mission for John Greeff but will gladly guide and be the first to make a donation when they get organized.

I hope the best outcome for him and his family.

Larry

OK Chaps. I made a few phone calls and did a bit of research. It's Jason Stone of Stone Hunting Safaris who operates in CAR, Cameroon and Zambia etc.

Injuries are several bites to the right leg. He was medivaced to Jo'burg and has now had 2 operations with several more scheduled and is obviously still in hospital.

I am in touch with his wife and feel free to contact me if you need to get a message to them.

After reading the 2 reports of the PH's getting injured, could some of the old hands please give us a few recommendations as to which Emergency Air company etc they recommend using in such a case. Do you need to take out special cover with an Emergency Air company, or just have international travel insurrance, that will cover an evacuation.
Our thoughts are with Jason and John , and hope to see them back in the bush soon again.

I've never had to use any of them but the best medivac by a country mile is generally acknowledged to be Global Rescue Here: http://www.shakariconnection.com/global-rescue.html

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Originally posted by shakari:
OK Chaps. I made a few phone calls and did a bit of research. It's Jason Stone of Stone Hunting Safaris who operates in CAR, Cameroon and Zambia etc.

Injuries are several bites to the right leg. He was medivaced to Jo'burg and has now had 2 operations with several more scheduled and is obviously still in hospital.

I am in touch with his wife and feel free to contact me if you need to get a message to them.

Steve,

Please tell Jason's wife that we are praying and thinking of him.
We all wish him a complete and quick recovery.

Consider it done my friend!

Thanks for that information Steve

add my prayers to the list,

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Originally posted by ddrhook:
add my prayers to the list,

Willdo buddy.

Just to give you guys an update.

Jason is (obviously) going to have a slow recovery but they're OK for now and thank you for your concern & prayers etc.

I'll let you know if I hear anything.

Steve,

Glad to hear Jason is doing OK now. Thx for the update.

At some point I hope the details of the hit will be forthcoming, as we all learn from others experiences, both good and bad.

Steve any updates on how Jason is doing or the story behind his mauling?

Note Jason is not a PH in Zambia but accompanies his clients here. By all accounts a decent chap and hope he patches up well.

Guys,

I didn't want to trouble his wife too much because I get the idea she's rushing round like a blue arsed fly trying to deal with all the issues that arise with these things..... So I just let her know she can contact me at any time if she needs help.... and I've left it at that.

I'm also due to go on safari myself in a couple of days time so I'm also trying to get all the normal loose ends tied up.

I figured I'd leave her in peace until I get back and will contact here again then.

She has all my contact details and can contact either me or the 'management' if she needs to.