In a case of the hunter becoming hunted, a trophy hunter was killed by the same animal he was tracking. The unfortunate turnout happened in the South African Limpopo province safari on August 3, when 52-year-old Asher Watkins was gored to death by a cape buffalo.
According to Daily Beast, Asher, who was an experienced hunter himself, was in the company of a professional hunter and another animal tracker when the cape buffalo charged at him.
The sudden attack left the U.S. citizen based in Dallas, Texas, dead, while his family members awaited his return at the safari lodge.
The fatal encounter was also confirmed by Coenraad Vermaak Safaris (CV Safaris), the expedition firm, which described the incident as tragic. The company revealed that he was injured when the buffalo suddenly charged at them without provocation or any prior injury or attack.
Cape buffaloes are renowned aggressive herbivores that can weigh almost 2,000 pounds (907kg) when fully grown. Despite its enormous weight, it can sprint up to 35 mph or 56 kph. Its aggressive nature, bulky size, and surprising speed make it one of the most dangerous territorial animals one can encounter in the wild, especially in Africa.
According to Ultimate Kilimanjaro, Cape buffalos rank number 6 in the list of the most dangerous animals in Africa, more dangerous than lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas. The African cape buffalo is documented to charge at thousands of people per year, of which an estimated 200 victims lose their lives.
The late Asher Watkins leaves behind his Watkins Ranch Group, where he works as a managing partner. He is survived by his daughter, whom he shares with an ex-wife, Courtney.
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