HELP NEEDED To Find Scott van Zyl Gone Missing In Zimbabwe

Be proud of the hunter's brotherhood you have all shown and the integrity we all hold. Scott and family need our support
 
Might I suggest that we make contributions to DSC Frontline Foundation designated for Scott. Thank you.

I like this idea so will be doing it.
 
Update this morning on the Limpopo Outfitters Whatsapp Group.

Results of DNA on the possible human remains found in the stomach of the Crocodiles exterminated in the immediate area where the situation occurred has been confirmed by HPG.

At least the family now has closure and our thoughts and prayers for the family in this difficult time.


Regards,
Adriaan
 
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To the van Zyle family know this, your loved one had many people thinking and praying for him throughout this whole ordeal. You were never alone. At some point in time, when this sadness passes know that Scott touched many lives...even those he never met (like myself).
As a Catholic I will continue to include the family and Scott in my prayers and offer candles in my church for your beloved Scott.

Thinking of you all from Philadelphia, USA

BGdino
 
To the van Zyle family know this, your loved one had many people thinking and praying for him throughout this whole ordeal. You were never alone. At some point in time, when this sadness passes know that Scott touched many lives...even those he never met (like myself).
As a Catholic I will continue to include the family and Scott in my prayers and offer candles in my church for your beloved Scott.

Thinking of you all from Philadelphia, USA

BGdino

Amen Brother, my condolences go out to the van Zyl family, you all remain in my prayers.
 
So sorry to hear this. Praying for the Lord's comfort, love, and healing for the family and friends. You have people all over the world lifting you up in prayer, and with time the Lord will bring you through
 
My deepest condolences to the van Zyl family, my wife and I will continue to pray for you. God bless!
 
Update thins morning on the Limpopo Outfitters Whatsapp Group.

Results of DNA on the possible human remains found in the stomach of the Crocodiles exterminated in the immediate area where the situation occurred has been confirmed by HPG.

At least the family now has closure and our thoughts and prayers for the family in this difficult time.


Regards,
Adriaan

This is truly sad news for everyone but at least we have closure. Scott's family and friends are close and strong and will pull through this difficult time together.
 
Update this morning on the Limpopo Outfitters Whatsapp Group.

Results of DNA on the possible human remains found in the stomach of the Crocodiles exterminated in the immediate area where the situation occurred has been confirmed by HPG.

At least the family now has closure and our thoughts and prayers for the family in this difficult time.


Regards,
Adriaan

Very sad to hear. His family will be in our thoughts.

Lets celebrate the life he lived rather than focusing on the various social media distractions.
 
This is a very sad conclusion to this ordeal. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, family and loved ones.
 
Very sad to hear. His family will be in our thoughts.

Lets celebrate the life he lived rather than focusing on the various social media distractions.

amen to that. Scott loved the life he lived. His job was his passion. You can't get a better job than that
 
I only met Scott once at SCI, but he struck me as a very capable, energetic and sincere individual. At this point let's remember the good things about him and try to help the family as we may. May the good lord bless them in their time of grief....... Bruce
 
May our thoughts and prayers be with Scott's family. I believe that Scott died doing what he loved and joins a fraternity of PHs that have gone before him. Although I had never met Scott I truly believe that we will meet one day on that vast open savanna where the game is plentiful. Scott's memory will live on in all of us and I do hope that we all take the time to remember him each time we are lucky enough to harvest one of God's great creatures.
 
@Salome de Villiers,

Thank you for the updates you provided during these last couple of weeks. It would seem you knew Scot personally and I'm sure that it was difficult to take the time to come onto AH to give those updates. Having been attending DSC and SCI both for a number of years now it is surprising that I had not met Scot one way or another. Regardless it feels as if we have lost a brother. As a father and husband too, my heart is torn for Scot's wife and boys.

If I may be so bold, please pass along the condolences of the AfricaHunting community to Scot's family and friends.
 

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