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California Millionaire Hunter Dies After Being Crushed by Elephants in Gabon

April 24, 2026

Summary

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old California vineyard tycoon and big-game hunter, died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition for antelope in Gabon's Lope-Okanda rainforest.

How coverage differs

Left outlets highlight the irony of a millionaire hunter becoming the hunted, while right outlets focus on the dramatic circumstances of his death during an African big-game expedition.

  • Left: Millionaire Big-Game Hunter Meets Tragic End During African Expedition Left-leaning outlets report the death of Ernie Dosio, a US millionaire and big-game hunter, who was tragically crushed by elephants during an antelope hunting expedition in Gabon. They emphasize his status and the nature of his activity, highlighting the irony of a hunter becoming the hunted.
  • Right: California Tycoon Trampled by Elephants on African Hunting Trip Right-leaning outlets report the death of California millionaire Ernie Dosio, who was trampled by elephants during an African hunting expedition. They focus on the dramatic circumstances of his death while on a big-game hunt for antelope in Gabon.

Coverage by lane

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  • US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

Right

  • California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition

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