In memoriam - RIP Namibian PH Gert van der Walt

[Barend Janse van Rensburg]

RIP
Details here:

Elephant attack claims life of a Namibian professional hunter – Windhoek Observer

www.observer24.com.na

Sad that his 12 y/o son saw this unfold.

According to conversations I had with friends and acquaintances, Gerts son was with him on the hunt, but fortunately did not witness the whole ordeal when Gert died. He was back in Swakopmund before they broke the news to him that Gert had passed away. Info in the media are a little vague obout that.

 

[Barend Janse van Rensburg]

Horrible news. Pardon my ignorance, but is he Pierre van der Walt's son?

No, he was not Pierre's son and I don't believe that there is any connection.

 

[DieJager]

So sad. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. May he find peace in the eternal hunting grounds.

 

[Pheroze]

No, he was not Pierre's son and I don't believe that there is any connection.

Thank you for clarifying that for me.

This is a very tragic reminder that the PHs are selfless in their efforts for us, the traveling hunter. My condolences again to the family and loved ones.

 

[Novice Huntress]

Very sad news, obviously condolences to family and friends.

Yet again this demonstrates the risks PH's and Staff face when looking after their travelling guests.

Prayers and thoughts for the family!

 

[D.M.V]

Awful... RIP

 

[sestoppelman]

Very sad news, RIP.

 

[Jesus F. Elizondo]

My sincere condolences to the family