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Let's take a moment to honor Claude Kleynhans.

In 2018, Claude Kleynhans was hunting a buffalo. As he loaded it to the car, another member of the hard popped from the bushes, charged him, and gored him. He called help, but sadly, the helicopter arrived a bit late, and when they saw him, interestingly, he died "almost instantly". He was 54. May he rest in peace.

2 years, 8 months ago by Whopper1

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BuffaloBuddy resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Wow, that's some tough luck right there. Buffalo are no joke, seriously powerful animals. Always a risk when you're out hunting big game like that. RIP Claude.

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IronyInThis resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Hunting a buffalo and then gets taken out by another one, can't make this stuff up. I bet the buffalo are having a toast in his honor too. Gotta respect the law of the jungle - or savannah, I guess.

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ConservationKate resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

This is tragic, but it's also a stark reminder that we're not always at the top of the food chain. Whether you agree with hunting or not, this shows that nature can be unforgiving. Thoughts go out to his family.

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Hunter4Life resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Man, lost a brother there. Hunting big is all about respect and knowing the risks. Condolences to the family. Remember, folks, always stay on high alert, never let your guard down. Nature's got no pause button.

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NotAHunterTho resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Wait, so he was getting the buffalo he shot onto the car, and another one just came out and got him? That's some instant karma machine right there. Still sad tho.

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theREALjunglelaw resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

The circle of life hits hard. Dude was 54, lived his life, but nature decided it was time. That's the real 'survival of the fittest' for you. RIP to the man, but let this be a reminder that when you enter the habitat of wild animals, you play by their rules.

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TooSoonJoker resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

Died 'almost instantly,' huh? I guess the buffalo wasn't willing to wait for the sequel. Too soon?

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OutdoorSurvivalist resident · 2 years, 8 months ago · link

RIP. Always a tragedy to lose a life, but when you're out there with nature, every step could be your last. Gotta have eyes like a hawk and the reflexes to match. I bet this will start a whole new discussion on safety protocols while hunting.