Looks like the CMS shirts are all the rage

[Datchew]

Glad that lad is ok. Thx for the update.

He was clearly in shock at the end of the video and I was literally cringing waiting for someone to do basic triage and assessment of him.

That could have ended badly.

 

[Altitude sickness]

I was surprised no one put direct pressure on the wound. And didn’t elevate his legs.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

That was a very frustrating video to watch, I wouldn’t necessarily blame the rental rifle on that debacle of a hunt , that older gentleman, just plain old couldn’t walk, see , or handle the rifle, I almost choked on my coffee, when he said “ the guide and tracker had run off and provoked the bull , when he could have just snuck in and finished it off “
Maybe time to hang up his spurs? But I don’t know the guy , but the video painted him very clearly struggling to hunt, I could see the frustration with every member of the PH crew .
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I try anymore not to second guess these things and playing Monday morning quarterback, but I found the client taking the time on camera to blame Nicolaus for the charge and showing apparently no concern for his health to be a bit distasteful.

 

[Russ16]

I try anymore not to second guess these things and playing Monday morning quarterback, but I found the client taking the time on camera to blame Nicolaus for the charge and showing apparently no concern for his health to be a bit distasteful.

I don’t disgree. But he was clearly shook and was trying to process what happened. I’ll give him some benefit of the doubt. Someone putting a camera in my face right after something like that I might not say the most thoughtful thing either.

 

[towserthemouser]

CMS might want their shirt back.

 

[MacJenkins]

Seamed like a really good guy! Not sure what was going on with the rifle but appeared to be a 2” bandage on the stock to get the correct cheek weld. To be honest it seamed like some conflicting info from the Ph and possibly others once it came time to get on the sticks. The ground did look F’ed up if you didn’t have the right boots. In my past trips to Africa I’ve never seen ground like that.

 

[sureshot375]

My favorite part is how the PH went after a wounded buff with shooting sticks instead of a gun.

Allowing the party to separate was wildly dangerous. It’s a miracle someone didn’t get shot.

 

[Taylorz1]

Marcus looks like he doesnt know how to handle or shoot a bolt rifle. I was more worried about him shooting the already injured guy. If Id been the PH i would have left him at the truck for the follow up.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Glad the appie was ok. Hope rat didn’t discourage him too much.

I’m not going to really armchair quarterback this one but I will say I found myself yelling shoot a time or two and cringing at how long it took to get on the sticks. I don't do well with blown shot opportunities and think practicing getting on the sticks and quickly acquiring the target is one of the most important skills/drills someone can do before going on a safari.

I’ve also spoken with Ben a couple times at shows before and was very impressed at how patient he was with the hunter. I got the feeling he’s guided him a time or two before.

 

[Scott CWO]

A PH on a wounded buffalo needs a rifle and should usually keep everyone together or lined out.

Perhaps Nic set off on his own off to the side because of the hunter’s incompetence and because the other PH wasn’t armed? The hunter had struggled throughout the safari to get shots in a game-rich area. I know the area. I’ve been there recently.

Looks like Patrick wasn’t there for this scenario. Patrick is a very good PH. I don’t think this wreck would have happened if he was there.

As others have mentioned, also a good example to bring your own rifle. In addition, the first shot was too far back and might have only got one lung. IMHO, the responsibility for this mess lies with the hunter and secondarily with the outside PH without a rifle.

As for taking rifles to Cameroon, it does require sending your passport to a travel agent, Mathias, in France who takes it to the Cameroon embassy to get your rifle permit and visa. Mathias also makes your domestic round trip flight reservations from Douala to Ngaoundere and books your hotel in Douala. Airport assistance and VIP transportation to your hotel and back are also included and was great even though the airport cops and procedures are slow. Mathias arranges all of this and I thought the fees were very reasonable. All the outfitters use Mathias. I also used Gracy Travel for my international flights and they also know Mathias.

Another key thing to know is that CamAir is notorious for planes departing early! Get to the airport at least three hours before the flight to Ngaoundere or Garoua. Both my flights left earlier than scheduled but I had been forewarned.