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      05-23-2017, 10:24 AM   #1
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Lightbulb Elephant Kills Big Game Hunter Theunis Botha In Africa



Sorry to hear that the elephant died!

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A big-game trophy hunter was killed in Africa last week during an encounter with a herd of elephants.



Theunis Botha, 51, died on Friday in Zimbabwe, South Africa’s News24 reported, citing Netwerk24.

Botha, who owned an outfitting company, was walking with some other hunters when they came across a group of breeding elephants. The elephants charged the hunters and Botha opened fire.

Another elephant then charged from the side and lifted Botha with its trunk. When one of the other hunters shot the creature, it collapsed and fell on Botha as it died, killing him.

Simukai Nyasha, a spokesman for the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Authority, told the Independent that the incident happened at the Good Luck Farm near Hwange National Park. The park is known for its elephants, and its Facebook page is filled with images of tourists showing the animals in action.

Botha’s wife announced his death on their joint Facebook page, according to the Telegraph. The post is no longer available for the public to view.

In addition, trophy hunter/booking agent CJ Prinsloo confirmed the death of his “fellow professional hunter, outfitter and friend” on his company’s Facebook page. However, the post was removed after receiving numerous negative comments.

The website for Theunis Botha Big Game Safaris said he specialized in leopard and lion hunting using hounds. Botha’s company also had a YouTube page with numerous videos depicting hunts of buffalo, crocodiles, lions and elephants.

He was based in South Africa.
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Saw that on Facebook and I will give the same reply: I rarely want to see a person killed, but in this case, glad to see that asshole dead.
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Saw that on Facebook and I will give the same reply: I rarely want to see a person killed, but in this case, glad to see that asshole dead.
The death of one animal has saved the lives of countless others....
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The death of one animal has saved the lives of countless others....
Nah, there will always be another rich dude with a tiny dick waiting to step in and take his place.
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I've never really understood why people would want to do these trophy hunts for an elephant / rhino etc.

Yes, both are dangerous when provoked, but they are not typically what I would consider "predatory" creatures, like a lion, panther, snake, etc. So what is the rush in killing something that is otherwise docile / peaceful? How does it make you any better? If anything, if I saw an elephant head hanging as a trophy, I'm going to think less of you as a person than before.

An interesting idea would be to get a list of all the customers of these outfitters and then each country to whom these customers belong monitor them carefully because I'm pretty sure their actions suggest they are unbalanced. Very possibly, they are also guilty of other things (or will be in the future) if this is how they like to spend their time.

I would totally be ok with people killing any and all snakes though. Hate them. Don't care if the kind they are killing is endangered or not.
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I would totally be ok with people killing any and all snakes though. Hate them. Don't care if the kind they are killing is endangered or not.
I like snakes. Snakes are cool.
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Elephants never forget.
This !

And finally.... *An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth*
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I used to hunt when I was younger so I know the rush these hunters get and what attracts them to go hunt these animals. I don't know if this guy was evil or just enjoyed the sport. I feel sorry for everyone that suffered/is suffering and for the poor animal.

Please note, I said I used to hunt. I have trouble killing spiders now.
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I've never really understood why people would want to do these trophy hunts for an elephant / rhino etc.

Yes, both are dangerous when provoked, but they are not typically what I would consider "predatory" creatures, like a lion, panther, snake, etc. So what is the rush in killing something that is otherwise docile / peaceful? How does it make you any better? If anything, if I saw an elephant head hanging as a trophy, I'm going to think less of you as a person than before.

An interesting idea would be to get a list of all the customers of these outfitters and then each country to whom these customers belong monitor them carefully because I'm pretty sure their actions suggest they are unbalanced. Very possibly, they are also guilty of other things (or will be in the future) if this is how they like to spend their time.

I would totally be ok with people killing any and all snakes though. Hate them. Don't care if the kind they are killing is endangered or not.
I'm no expert, but i believe it's illegal to just show up and hunt one of these protected species. However, the authorities who manage the preserves along with the animals on them from time to time have to remove an animal. When this happens, likely more often than most of us realize, they sell the right to kill that specific animal to someone else for revenue.

Some times more than 6 figures is the fee to "hunt" one. They of course don't hunt anything, they track and animal, identify it, then set up a place where they can shoot it. Without that fee, a ranger will just go out and shoot said animal.

I believe they even sell the right to dart an animal when relocation or aid is needed.

Follow the money. Nothing new really.

Also, if you saw someone with an elephant head as a trophy, you probably would be in awe of his car collection or home or jet or..... Cause that shit cost a lot of cash not only to buy the right to shoot but also to have mounted. Talking $20k just for the head.
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Ducks here usually take down a few hunters with them every autumn. I root for the ducks every time.
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Ducks here usually take down a few hunters with them every autumn. I root for the ducks every time.
Ducks are tasty.
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I don't like to make light of anyone losing their life, but this really happened at the "Good Luck Farm"??
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Anna I still love my wild duck Kwebbel !
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I don't like to make light of anyone losing their lives, but this really happened at the "Good Luck Farm"??
I agree, but he wasn't eating the elephant, so his motives for the kill are not to my liking. Fuck that bitch with a elephant fang.

(this post started well, and the downhill was steep.)
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