Who Is Ernie Dosio? Millionaire Big-Game Hunter Killed by Elephants
Summary
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner and experienced hunter from California, died after being trampled by a herd of elephants during a hunting trip in Gabon. The incident happened when Dosio and his guide encountered female forest elephants with a calf, leading to a charge that fatally injured Dosio and seriously hurt his guide.Key Facts
- Ernie Dosio was 75 years old and from Lodi, California.
- He owned Pacific AgriLands Inc., managing about 12,000 acres of vineyards.
- Dosio was on a guided hunting trip in Gabon's Lopé-Okanda rainforest.
- He was hunting a small forest antelope called the yellow-backed duiker.
- Five female forest elephants with a calf charged Dosio and his guide.
- Dosio was killed by the elephant charge; his guide was seriously injured.
- Dosio was a veteran big-game hunter and involved in wildlife conservation organizations.
- His family reported confusion about initial death reports and addressed criticism about his hunting.
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