Professional Hunter from Texas Killed by the Elephant He was Tracking

With poaching at all time levels, the reaction is not surprising.
Professional Hunter from Texas Killed by the Elephant He was Tracking
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The hunter has become the hunted.

A big game hunter, Ian Gibson, was trampled to death by an elephant he was attempting to kill for sport, according to Safari Classics, a hunting website.

He was leading a hunt in Zimbabwe’s Chewore North. The site says he then spotted and tracked the bull elephant.

An African elephant and her baby are pictured on November 18, 2012 in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. (Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images)
An African elephant and her baby are pictured on November 18, 2012 in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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