In memoriam - Professional Hunter Claude Kleynhans killed by Buffalo

[Odinsraven]

Dagaboy claims another Professional Hunter

https://citizen.co.za/news/south-af...wn-hunter-claude-kleynhans-killed-by-buffalo/

Claude Kleynhans RIP fella


Well-known hunter Claude Kleynhans killed by buffalo

The 54-year-old was the owner of Guwela Hunting Safaris in Limpopo.
A buffalo killed Professional Hunter (PH) Claude Kleynhans (54) in what is believed to have been a freak accident on the banks of the Levubu River shortly before midday on Tuesday.

Bosveld Review reports that Kleynhans was the owner of Guwela Hunting Safaris. It is believed the buffalo hit a femoral artery and Kleynhans died almost instantly.

His ex-wife, Corina van der Merwe, speaking from Kleynhans’ farm in Agatha, said Claude and his party had shot and killed a buffalo as planned. They were going to clear the bush around the carcass and load it when another buffalo blindsided Kleynhans.

Kleynhans, a fervent Christian, grew up in Modjadjiskloof and joined the police before moving into the professional hunting world.

He knew the bush well and understood conservation as well as trophy hunting. He leaves three children, Marina, Jolene and Alec, his father John, and siblings Jannie, Elizabeth, Keri-Lynn and Anton.

Funeral arrangements were yet to be announced.

 

[johnnyblues]

My prayers to his family. RIP.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

My sincere condolences to his wife, children and loved ones. Very sad.

 

[jeff]

My sincere condolences to his wife, children and loved ones. Very sad.

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[Shootist43]

A sad thing for his family and friends.

 

[BRICKBURN]

My condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Royal27]

Prayers...

 

[cpr0312]

Sorry to hear. Prayers for the family!

 

[leslie hetrick]

you have been here for such a short time and yet you have left your mark on many people, go with god on this your final hunt that we all must go on. RIP.

 

[Bullthrower338]

Condolences!

 

[MS Hitman]

Condolences to his family.

 

[slam8031]

Much prayer and condolences...

 

[Hogpatrol]

Condolences to all who knew and loved him.

 

[BWH]

Aw man.... that totally sucks! Prayers, peace & comfort to family and friends.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

 

[Nyati]

Sad news....RIP

 

[Dr Ray]

Dagaboy claims another Professional Hunter

https://citizen.co.za/news/south-af...wn-hunter-claude-kleynhans-killed-by-buffalo/

Claude Kleynhans RIP fella


Well-known hunter Claude Kleynhans killed by buffalo

The 54-year-old was the owner of Guwela Hunting Safaris in Limpopo.
A buffalo killed Professional Hunter (PH) Claude Kleynhans (54) in what is believed to have been a freak accident on the banks of the Levubu River shortly before midday on Tuesday.

Bosveld Review reports that Kleynhans was the owner of Guwela Hunting Safaris. It is believed the buffalo hit a femoral artery and Kleynhans died almost instantly.

His ex-wife, Corina van der Merwe, speaking from Kleynhans’ farm in Agatha, said Claude and his party had shot and killed a buffalo as planned. They were going to clear the bush around the carcass and load it when another buffalo blindsided Kleynhans.

Kleynhans, a fervent Christian, grew up in Modjadjiskloof and joined the police before moving into the professional hunting world.

He knew the bush well and understood conservation as well as trophy hunting. He leaves three children, Marina, Jolene and Alec, his father John, and siblings Jannie, Elizabeth, Keri-Lynn and Anton.

Funeral arrangements were yet to be announced.

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Sincere condolences to all concerned. This was very tragic.

 

[flatwater bill]

A stark reminder of what these bold, adventurous dangerous game PH's face............I salute him and his kind..............RIP
FW Bill

 

[Brent in Az]

Very sorry to hear this news.

 

[cagkt3]

Terrible news, condolences to his family and friends.