Big-Game Hunter Dies on $40,000 Hunting Trip After Being Charged at by Elephant Herd
By Angelique Brenes
Published on April 25, 2026.
American millionaire and big-game hunter Ernie Dosio has died following an encounter with elephants in Gabon. Dosio, known for his extensive trophy hunting collection, was on a $40,000 hunting trip when the incident occurred. The group encountered a group of five female elephants with a calf, which suddenly charged at Dosio and his guide. The professional hunter who was accompanying Dosio sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred during the hunting trip. Officials from the U.S. are coordinating the return of Dosio's remains to California.
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