Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old American millionaire and vineyard owner from Lodi, California, died after being trampled by a herd of elephants in Gabon. The incident occurred during a hunting expedition in the Lope Okanda rainforest, where Dosio was reportedly tracking a yellow-backed duiker, a rare species of antelope. Details surrounding the exact sequence of events leading to the attack remain unclear. Dosio was an experienced big game hunter with a documented history of trophy hunting across Africa. His death highlights the risks associated with wildlife expeditions, even for seasoned hunters. No further information has been released about rescue attempts or the condition of others in his party.
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