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Westley375
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Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo
      #210685 - 11/06/12 02:10 PM

I just received the very sad news from his wife Robbie that Owain had been killed this morning by a wounded Buffalo. The Client, tracker and Owain tracked the Buff for three days when it charged hooking Owain and breaking his neck killing him instantly. I had the privilage of hunting with this great man for 10 glorious days in the Zambezi Valley. He was a kind and patient man who taught me so much about the land and the animals he loved. After my stay we said goodbye and BOTH of us had tears in our eyes as I do now. Tonight there is sadness around the world from all who knew him and all who wished they had. God speed and God Bless Owain....your friend CHRIS

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: Westley375]
      #210687 - 11/06/12 02:16 PM

Ah... Sorry to hear that, and my sympathies to his friends and family.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: Ben]
      #210689 - 11/06/12 02:22 PM

I heard of this too.
Sorry to hear it.

There was another PH killed in Zim just lately as well I think.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: Westley375]
      #210693 - 11/06/12 03:26 PM

Sorry to hear of his passing.

Hunting dangerous game always carries this risk especially for the PH when clients wound the animals and follow up is required

Three days tracking. Quite a marathon.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: NitroX]
      #210705 - 11/06/12 06:47 PM

Sad day indeed.

May Owain RIP and condolences to his family and friends.


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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: Rule303]
      #210707 - 11/06/12 07:19 PM

Very sad news.
Also a French PH killed by a buffalo in the Cameroon apparently.


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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: messmate]
      #210716 - 11/06/12 10:09 PM

Condolences to Owain's family for this tragedy.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: 500grains]
      #210719 - 11/06/12 10:23 PM

A sad happening indeed. My condolences to Owain's family and friends. So sad indeed.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: DarylS]
      #210722 - 11/06/12 10:42 PM





From another forum:

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Chifuti Safaris, was killed by a wounded buffalo this morning. We have lost a great man and dear friend.
The account relayed to me was that Owain, an Appy, and the client were following up a wounded buffalo for the third day. The buffalo charged out of nowhere, knocking the Appy into the client both went flying and both lost rifles in the melee. The buffalo then charged Owain, hooked him and tossed him, breaking his neck. The Appy and the client then shot the buffalo off of Owain, but it was too late. I was told all the PHs and trackers in the Zambezi Valley stopped hunting and travelled to the site in Cherwore North to stay with the body until it was removed to Harare a classy tribute from his colleagues for sure.



Buzz Charlton's tracker (Criton) was injured by a wounded elephant last week and remains hospitalized.




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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: NitroX]
      #210723 - 11/06/12 11:03 PM

Sad news indeed. I have had the unfortunate experience of three days follow-up of a wounded Buffalo in that area with the added disadvantages of an unfamiliar loan rifle and 40"c days. Thankfully without a sad ending.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: ozhunter]
      #211675 - 28/06/12 04:41 PM

I feel for his family and close friends. One must remember though that death is chasing us all with only one outcome. His death was quick and he lost the battle to a worthy adversary. Much worse to grow old and feeble without the ability to care for oneself. We must remember there are much worse things then death. Bravo on a life well lived.

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: Smoke73]
      #211691 - 28/06/12 10:55 PM

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I feel for his family and close friends. One must remember though that death is chasing us all with only one outcome. His death was quick and he lost the battle to a worthy adversary. Much worse to grow old and feeble without the ability to care for oneself. We must remember there are much worse things then death. Bravo on a life well lived.





Had a friend and associate die this Monday age 52--went in for gallbladder and hernia surgery 3 weeks ago..complications..not feeling good..went back in last weekend ..died in the hospital Monday morning..shitty deal..

Condolences to Owain's family...

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Re: Owain Lewis PH Killed by wounded Buffalo [Re: Ripp]
      #212374 - 09/07/12 03:09 PM

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One must remember though that death is chasing us all with only one outcome. His death was quick and he lost the battle to a worthy adversary. We must remember there are much worse things then death. Bravo on a life well lived.





Condolences to friends and family .

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