"Ernie Dosio, a vineyard owner from Northern California, was on a $40,000 hunting expedition when he was trampled by a herd of elephants in Gabon. The elephants charged unexpectedly, leading to his tragic death."
"Dosio had been hunting since childhood and had amassed a collection of animal heads. His hunts were strictly licensed and aimed at conservation, despite the controversy surrounding big-game hunting."
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old trophy hunter from California, died in Gabon after being trampled by a herd of elephants. The hunting trip, organized by Collect Africa, cost $40,000. Dosio was attempting to hunt a yellow-backed duiker when he and his guide unexpectedly encountered five female African forest elephants. The elephants charged, leading to Dosio's death despite his extensive hunting experience. His hunts were licensed and aimed at conservation. Dosio had two adult sons and was known for his collection of animal trophies.
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