[X] Asher Watkins, a 52-year-old Texas millionaire, died after being gored by a Cape buffalo during a hunting safari in South Africa's Limpopo Province. The incident occurred on a 50,000-acre reserve where Watkins was tracking the animal, known for its size and speed. Authorities confirmed the death as accidental, with no foul play involved.| More from the New York Post, with the usual photos, courtesy of Besoeker: |
Asher Watkins, 52, was tracking a 1.3-ton Cape buffalo in Limpopo on Sunday when the beast charged at him, killing him instantly, Coenraad and Vermaak Safari, which organized the trip, told multiple outlets.
The buffalo was not wounded, the safari said.
"It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the tragic death of our client and friend Asher Watkins from the USA," Coenraad and Vermaak Safari said in a statement to Metro.