08-10-2025, 08:36 PM
Limpopo, South Africa - A wealthy big-game hunter met a fatal end during a safari expedition after a massive Cape buffalo turned the tables on him.
Asher Watkins, 52, was tracking the 1.3-ton beast in Limpopo on Sunday when the animal abruptly charged, killing him instantly. Despite the attack, the buffalo - reportedly Watkins’ intended trophy - walked away unharmed.
Cape buffaloes, known as one of Africa’s "Big Five" and infamous for their unpredictable aggression, have been responsible for numerous hunter fatalities over the years. This incident has reignited debates over the ethics and dangers of trophy hunting.
Asher Watkins, 52, was tracking the 1.3-ton beast in Limpopo on Sunday when the animal abruptly charged, killing him instantly. Despite the attack, the buffalo - reportedly Watkins’ intended trophy - walked away unharmed.
Cape buffaloes, known as one of Africa’s "Big Five" and infamous for their unpredictable aggression, have been responsible for numerous hunter fatalities over the years. This incident has reignited debates over the ethics and dangers of trophy hunting.