Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old millionaire big-game hunter, was killed after being trampled by a herd of elephants while on a hunting expedition in the Lope-Okanda forest in Gabon, central Africa. The incident occurred on April 24, 2026, according to local authorities.
Dosio was searching for a rare species of antelope when the herd of five elephants charged. He was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained during the trampling. His guide was unharmed.
Dosio was known for his trophy hunting of large animals, including elephants, lions, and rhinos, and had faced criticism from conservation groups. The exact circumstances of the attack are under investigation by Gabonese wildlife officials.
