Cape Buffalo Kills Hunter on Safari
Briefly

Male cape buffalo can weigh up to a ton and reach lengths exceeding ten feet. A Texas-based game hunter, Asher Watkins, was killed by a cape buffalo during a hunt in South Africa. A statement from CV Safaris expressed deep sadness and confirmed Watkins was fatally injured in an attack while tracking the buffalo. PETA responded to the incident by highlighting the buffalo's fearful state, questioning the safari company's claim of an unprovoked attack. Cape buffalo are recognized as highly dangerous animals during hunting.
While it may not seem threatening compared to lions and hippos, male cape buffalo can weigh up to a ton and exceed ten feet in length.
Asher Watkins was fatally injured in a sudden and unprovoked attack by an unwounded buffalo he was tracking on a safari in South Africa.
PETA noted the buffalo was cornered and retaliated, leading to a dissonant view regarding the safari company’s description of the attack as unprovoked.
CV Safaris acknowledges cape buffalo as 'the most dangerous animal to pursue in Africa,' highlighting the inherent risks involved in hunting them.
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