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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

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An American millionaire big-game hunter has died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon . Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting yellow-backed duiker, an antelope species, in the central African country of Gabon when the incident occurred last Friday. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his guide unexpectedly came across five female elephants accompanied by a calf. Originally from Lodi, California , Dosio had built an extensive collection of hunting trophies over the years, including animals such as elephants and lions. He was reportedly a familiar name within the Sacramento Safari Club. According to the Daily Mail , safari operator Collect Africa confirmed the death of its client. The company also reported that the professional hunter guiding Dosio sustained serious injuries during the encounter.…

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