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Vineyard Owner Trampled to Death by Elephants in Africa
24 Apr
Summary
- Vineyard owner Ernie Dosio died on April 17 in Gabon.
- He was trampled by five elephants and a calf during a hunt.
- Dosio owned a large vineyard land management company in California.
A 75-year-old California vineyard owner, Ernie Dosio, tragically died on April 17 in Gabon, Africa, after being crushed by a herd of elephants. Dosio was on a hunting trip for yellow-backed duikers when he and his guide unexpectedly encountered five female elephants and a calf in a rainforest.
The elephants attacked the pair, and Dosio sustained fatal injuries from being trampled. Dosio, known for his extensive collection of animal trophies, owned Pacific AgriLands Inc., a vineyard land management company based in Modesto, California. He was also a conservationist who engaged in charity work.
Collect Africa, the safari operator, and the California-Hawaii Elks Association confirmed Dosio's death. Friends described him as a popular and experienced hunter whose excursions were licensed and registered for conservation purposes. The incident occurred in an area that is home to a significant population of forest elephants, a species facing endangerment.
