A tragic hunting accident in South Africa claimed the life of Asher Watkins, a wealthy Texas ranch realtor, after he was fatally gored by a massive Cape buffalo, local safari operators confirmed. Watkins, 52, was pursuing a 1.3-ton Cape buffalo in the Limpopo region on Sunday when the animal suddenly charged, resulting in his immediate death, according to Coenraad and Vermaak Safari, the company that arranged the trip.

The buffalo was unharmed during the incident, as per the New York Post. “It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of our client and friend, Asher Watkins from the USA,” the safari company said in a statement to Metro. “He was tracking the buffalo alongside one of our professional hunters and a tracker.

This heartbreaking event has deeply affected everyone involved, and our thoughts are with his family.” Watkins’ mother, stepfather, and brother Amon…