An American millionaire was fatally gored by a buffalo during a hunting trip

Safari tragedy: American businessman killed by buffalo attack in South Africa

A tragic incident occurred during a hunting safari in South Africa's Limpopo province. 52-year-old American businessman Asher Watkins fell victim to a sudden attack by a Cape buffalo. The massive animal, weighing about 1.3 tons, charged at the hunter from the bushes at a speed of approximately 56 km/h, inflicting fatal injuries, reports the Daily Mail.

Watkins was on safari accompanied by a professional hunter and trapper. According to the publication, the businessman paid £7500 (about 802 thousand rubles) for organizing this hunting expedition. Information about whether the trip organizers managed to shoot the attacking buffalo is not provided.

The deceased was the owner and head of Watkins Ranch Group, which specialized in selling elite ranches, commercial real estate, and natural lands in Texas, Oklahoma, and the western United States. The publication describes Watkins as a millionaire, however, it does not provide exact information about the size of his fortune.

Cape buffaloes, often called the "black death," are considered among the most dangerous animals in Africa. They cause up to 200 human deaths annually on the continent. The Daily Mail emphasizes that these animals kill more hunters than any other African wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinoceroses, and crocodiles.