Professional Hunter Phil Smythe Mauled by Elephant?

[Charles de Ribeau]

I have just seen that Mark Buchanan has posted elsewhere that PH Phil Smythe of Zimbabwe was badly injured by an elephant while hunting with clients in the Save Conservancy. Don’t know much more than that, but I understand Buchanan Hunts has created or joined in an appeal for emergency medical funds.

If anyone has details?

Always tragic when the risks of dangerous game hunting comes to pass.



ADDED to @Hank2211 post by @AfricaHunting.com:

From post #20 below by @Wheels:

The DSC Frontline board has approved funds for Phil. There is also a donate option in the top right of their page.

Many of us are more familiar with and trust DSC more than we do a fund raising page we know nothing about.

I have used the following link and it is as easy as buying your wife a Christmas present.

Phillip is a young man with a young family and without insurance. There is a possibility that this is a life altering event. The medical bills will be enormous. If you can help, any amount would be appreciated.

DSC Frontline Foundation –

dscfrontlinefoundation.org

This video gives a brief description regarding the DSC Frontline and people that have been helped in the past.

Is there a way to donate to DSC and specifically designate the funds for Phil? From a quick scan, all I could see was a general donation page. Thanks.

 

[Jesus F. Elizondo]

All our prayers for the health of Phil and begging God to intervene the hands of all the doctors and nurses to do their best. God can perfom anything !!! My prayers also for his family.

 

[Mike70560]

This should get you there

DSC Frontline Foundation

 

[sgt_zim]

just sent an email to his business account, hope somebody picks it up in the next day or two. trying to find out if they have a gofundme or something similar set up.

I will let you guys know if I hear anything back.

 

[Yetiman]

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This one through HopeWorks is the only one that I know of. I will check with my wife to see if his wife knows anything about this.

I am not a hunter, but I, personally, appreciate all the support you are giving to the Smythe family. My wife grew up with his wife, and my wife was actually their wedding photographer. My time with Phil running around Harrare was truly special, and I appreciate him and what he does. They truly are a special, sweet family.

 

[DillonG]

We will send prayers. May you all stay in good spirits.

 

[Wheels]

just sent an email to his business account, hope somebody picks it up in the next day or two. trying to find out if they have a gofundme or something similar set up.

I will let you guys know if I hear anything back.

The initial post has a connection to DSC Frontline for donations.

 

[Newby]

The initial post has a connection to DSC Frontline for donations.

The DSC Frontline page works very easily and smoothly.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

It is with great regret that I inform the members of this forum Phil Smythe has passed away.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

This thread has been closed and a new thread was created for the condolences: In memoriam - Professional Hunter Phil Smythe passes away