A holiday in South Africa, surrounded by those wild and boundless lands, together with his loved ones, appreciating the beauty of life, was more or less how Asher Watkins had imagined his holiday, where he found himself in contact with nature and animals. He hadn't counted on the possibility that it could turn into tragedy.
Asher Watkins, the fulfilled wish of the trip to South Africa
Watkins had taken over the reins of the family business, the Watkins Ranch Group, which was responsible for building luxury ranches in Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas.
A man who has always been dedicated to hunting, his great passion which also led him to join the Texas Safari Club, as reported by the website Caffeinamagazine.it
Attacked by buffalo during a safari
Asher Watkins he was in the company of an expert tracker and a local guide during the safari, when a buffalo gored him and there was nothing that could be done for the 52-year-old man.
The man was in Limpopo, an area famous for hunting local game. His family was waiting for him at a safari lodge, unaware of what they would soon learn.
What is striking is the fact that the buffalo was not injured and continued to roam around the reserve. without any problem, which testifies to the devastating impact of the heart attacks in situations like this.
His ex-wife added to the mourning for the entrepreneur's death by posting a photo with their daughter on social media, which she then promptly removed.