Safari park owner trampled to death by elephant in front of guided tour

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A South African safari park owner is believed to have lived and died by his own mantra that he would rather be killed by a charging elephant than have to shoot one dead. Respected conservationist Gary Freeman, 65, was leading a group of international tourists on a guided hike when he was confronted by an elephant hidden behind trees. Highly experienced Gary and 4 tourists were walking along the banks of the Klaserie River seeking out the Big 5 including lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo when the tusker attacked. South African police spokesman Brigadier Hlulani Mashabi said Mr Freeman who co-owned the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve pulled out his revolver to try and scare it off.

The co-owner of a South African safari reserve was killed by a charging elephant while leading a walking tour.

Gary Freeman, who h...

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