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Professional Hunter Leon DuPlessis from Save Safaris injured by Buffalo
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PHOENIX PHIL
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Get well soon Mr. DuPlessis!
LivingTheDream
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I hope he has a speedy recovery. He sounds tough as nails, the fact he was able to stand up and walk is promising.
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All the best!
A South African hunter was killed by a Buffalo on a hunt in July here in SA.
A South African hunter was killed by a Buffalo on a hunt in July here in SA.
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Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
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F...sake if they could they would....Africa Zim......they did what they could to save him....
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Very sad. My sources indicate that it was an Elephant bull in musth....be that as it may it is a very sad incident for somebody guiding people on an educational outing to meet this fate....RIP...
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Prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
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Wow! Best wishes on a speedy recovery!
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Prayers from Ohio for him and his family!
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery !
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Praying for a full recovery AND a period of many many years without any more injuries for him.
K-man
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Latest update is he is now out of ICU and in private room. Infection is still the main enemy. Thanks for the kind words and support.
After his last accident I was his first hunt back (leopard) and I couldn't keep up with him....Maybe I will be able to now....
After his last accident I was his first hunt back (leopard) and I couldn't keep up with him....Maybe I will be able to now....
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RIP Dave. Terrible news.
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Very sorry to hear of both incidences! Just goes to show that we should never take our time for granted....
Praying for Leon and RIP Dave.
Praying for Leon and RIP Dave.
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