In memoriam - Theunis Botha

[Steve Scott]

Sad to report the passing of Theunis Botha. His wife confirmed on their FB page he died in a hunting accident in Zim. There are no further details of the circumstances at this time. I hunted with Theunis in SA and Botswana. He was an excellent PH and world-class houndsman. Thoughts and prayers for Carike and the children.



Picture posted by @ActionBob

A picture I snapped of Theunis Botha at the last SCI while having a visit with the man himself. Great guy! I am grateful I had the honor of meeting him personalty, even if just that brief time.

 

[sestoppelman]

That is sad news. Are there any details on the accident? Condolences to the family.

 

[ctulpa]

Sad to report the passing of Theunis Botha. His wife confirmed on their FB page he died in a hunting accident in Zim. There are no further details of the circumstances at this time. I hunted with Theunis in SA and Botswana. He was an excellent PH and world-class houndsman. Thoughts and prayers for Carike and the children.

Sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences and prayers to the family. Rest in peace.

 

[siml]

My prayers to the family, it was shattering to see the message on my phone this morning. Theunis was a true gentlemen, with a love for his family , nature and his hounds. The hunting industry has lost a true legend.

Herd of elephant charged them.

 

[slam8031]

Prayers for his family and friends. Sad news indeed!!

 

[cagkt3]

Though I don't know him, so very sad to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers with his family.

 

[mrpoindexter]

I heard about this here in India at lunch. There were a couple South Africans (not in the hunting industry or hunters themselves) mentioning a person who they said was trampled by en elephant in Zim. As I am headed there for elephant in two days, I immediately perked up. They showed me his picture and gave me his name. No details on a google search and I don't want to start rumors or spread them, but it was shocking how quickly word spreads.

Thoughts and prayers for the family.

 

[ActionBob]

I am very saddened by this news. Although I did not hunt with him personally, I did hunt with his protege Coenraad and with Theunis' dogs. I enjoyed the stories and then met Theunis at the last SCI Convention. He was a gentleman and a pleasure to visit with. He will be dearly missed by many and it is also a loss to the hunters who would have met him in the future.

My prayers go out to his family in this time of grief. I hope they can find some solace in celebrating his well lived life.

 

[bassasdaindia]

RIP

 

[Royal27]

Prayers...

 

[gillettehunter]

RIP. So tough to loose them. Bruce

 

[Bullthrower338]

RIP

 

[BWH]

Terrible news. RIP. Prayers for family & friends

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

My prayers to the family, it was shattering to see the message on my phone this morning. Theunis was a true gentlemen, with a love for his family , nature and his hounds. The hunting industry has lost a true legend.

Herd of elephant charged them.

I've only met Theunis on a few occasions and had the pleasure to speak with him briefly, but I'd say Simon nailed it. I've also read that about a herd of elephant charged the hunting party he was in.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

My sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and friends. Tragic.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Another well respected professional hunter lost in the field. Extremely sad news.
Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Wheels]

Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends.

 

[IdaRam]

Damn. My condolences to family and friends.
R.I.P.

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

Condolences to Theunis' family and friends - always sad to hear this kind of news.....

 

[edward]

R.I.P.