06 Aug 2025, 19:16
American hunter killed in buffalo attack in Southern Africa
- Ashar Uotkins was killed as a result of a buffalo attack in Southern Africa
- He was an experienced hunter and realtor from Texas
- The incident occurred during a hunting trip in Limpopo province
In Southern Africa, during a hunting trip, American Ashar Uotkins, a 52-year-old realtor from Texas, was killed. The incident took place on September 3, when he was tracking a buffalo weighing 1.3 tons in Limpopo province. According to information from the company Coenraad Vermaak Safaris, which organized the expedition, the buffalo unexpectedly attacked Uotkins, charging at him at a speed of 56 km/h.
The company expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, stating that this is a tragic accident. At the time of the incident, Uotkins was accompanied by a professional hunter and tracker. It is known that his family, including his mother, brother, and daughter, was on safari when they received news of his death.
Buffalos are known for their aggressiveness, and there are cases of fatal attacks on hunters. Ashar Uotkins was a well-known hunter and had an active presence on social media, where he shared his achievements in hunting.
He was a managing partner in the Watkins Ranch Group, which specializes in the sale of luxury ranches and land parcels in the USA. His business activities were related to land and real estate, and he also had experience in the oil and gas industry.