General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrophy hunter who killed endangered elephants and lions 'eaten by crocodiles'
Scott van Zyl disappeared last week after he went on a hunting safari in Zimbabwe. Accompanied by a pack of dogs and a Zimbabwean tracker, the professional hunter who organises trips for foreign clients is thought to have been eaten by crocodiles on the bank of the Limpopo River.
It is believed Mr van Zyl and his tracker left their truck and walked in different directions into the bush. The dogs later returned to the camp without Mr van Zyl, whose belongings were found inside the vehicle. Rescue teams were sent to search for the hunter and helicopters, trackers and divers all scoured the region.
His tracks were later spotted leading to the banks of the river and his backpack was located nearby. Sakkie Louwrens, a member of one of the search teams, said police suspected two Nile crocodiles may have eaten Mr Van Zyl.
We found what could possibly be human remains in them, he told The Telegraph. Forensic experts are currently testing whether the remains belong to Mr van Zyl.
The SS Pro Safaris website, owned by Mr van Zyl, states the company "has conducted numerous safaris" throughout Southern Africa. These include "elephants in Botswana to the smallest blue duiker in KwaZulu Natal".
http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2017/12/trophy-hunter-who-kills-endangered.html
Pachamama
(16,888 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)What goes around come around.
Apt description.
arthritisR_US
(7,303 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Raine
(30,565 posts)end.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Karma's a bitch.
trueblue2007
(17,258 posts)was it that evil dentist who murdered Cecil The Lion .... i hope it was. that man is pure evil.
Leghorn21
(13,528 posts)So this is a different loser
But hey, tick tock, Walter
trueblue2007
(17,258 posts)Maru Kitteh
(28,353 posts)BlueStater
(7,596 posts)SunSeeker
(51,905 posts)I'm guessing the testing will show the human remains found in their bellies are his.
DRoseDARs
(6,810 posts)Judi Lynn
(160,755 posts)Crunchy Frog
(26,725 posts)And then released them. Pity that two more innocent creatures had to die for that POS.
DRoseDARs
(6,810 posts)arthritisR_US
(7,303 posts)ooky
(8,944 posts)happy, smiling, crocodiles.
DRoseDARs
(6,810 posts)Icanthinkformyself
(224 posts)no tears, for they would be of the crocodile type. Yes, Virginia, there is a Karma, and she can get pissed.
Raine
(30,565 posts)a good thing to keep in mind..
Judi Lynn
(160,755 posts)pdsimdars
(6,007 posts)Blue_true
(31,261 posts)up living near and among humans.
Doodley
(9,200 posts)Joe941
(2,848 posts)Clash City Rocker
(3,402 posts)You dont have to be a vegetarian to feel that way.
Joe941
(2,848 posts)John Fante
(3,479 posts)Joe941
(2,848 posts)malaise
(269,564 posts)Hope it was terrifying
scarytomcat
(1,706 posts)munch munch
Buns_of_Fire
(17,227 posts)(Everything in life has a soundtrack, if you listen hard enough.)
hlthe2b
(102,652 posts)but, no... just not feeling it. Karma appropriately delivered.
flotsam
(3,268 posts)This news is as long in the tooth as the crocodile....
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39658126
Throck
(2,520 posts)Vinca
(50,353 posts)Polly Hennessey
(6,830 posts)A more appropriate ending than even I could have desired. My day just became happier. 😋
Flaleftist
(3,473 posts)dalton99a
(81,772 posts)MiniMe
(21,731 posts)ooky
(8,944 posts)They were just being crocodiles.
There was a reason why alligator purses and shoes went out of style last century. I'm glad this jerk is dead, but I didn't trust the original source, so I went looking for another source.
johnp3907
(3,737 posts)BBC story is dated April 20 2017.
bluestarone
(17,197 posts)Takket
(21,760 posts)ooky
(8,944 posts)struggle4progress
(118,379 posts)I saw a jolly hunter
With a jolly gun
Walking in the country
In the jolly sun.
In the jolly meadow
Sat a jolly hare.
Saw the jolly hunter.
Took jolly care.
Hunter jolly eager-
Sight of jolly prey.
Forgot gun pointing
Wrong jolly way.
Jolly hunter jolly head
Over heels gone.
Jolly old safety catch
Not jolly on.
Bang went the jolly gun.
Hunter jolly dead.
Jolly hare got clean away.
Jolly good, I said.
https://www.inspirationalstories.com/poems/i-saw-a-jolly-hunter-charles-causley-poems/
harumph
(1,932 posts)SMC22307
(8,090 posts)Well, done crocs... hope he was tasty.
Hekate
(91,228 posts)OTT, karma is a raging bitch.
Crunchy Frog
(26,725 posts)Finally a bit of happy news.
MineralMan
(146,366 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,134 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,118 posts)The wildlife has had enough, it seems.
johnp3907
(3,737 posts)johnp3907
(3,737 posts)lilactime
(657 posts)dameatball
(7,411 posts)The school of thought has always been that they dragged their prey underwater and dismembered them and left the remains to atrophy and be easier to digest. What if they are just putting trophies on the wall.? Cue Twilight Zone music!
Ferrets are Cool
(21,126 posts)Although he deserved a slower, more lingering death, this is appropriate. It is disturbing, however, that crocodiles were killed just to investigate his death.
keithbvadu2
(37,158 posts)Karma...
In February 2018, a pride of lions killed and ate a man suspected of being a poacher near Kruger National Park in South Africa.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/lions-kill-poacher-south-africa/
Initech
(100,189 posts)Kick in to the DU tip jar?
This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.
As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.