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**Summary:**
Francois Christiaan Conradie, the multi-millionaire owner of Gondwana Private Game Reserve in South Africa, was killed on July 22nd after being charged and trampled by an elephant he was trying to move away from tourist lodges. Conradie, who was deeply passionate about nature and elephants, was gored and trampled by the six-ton bull elephant. This is the second fatal elephant attack at the reserve in just over a year.
**News Article:**
**Game Reserve Owner Killed in Elephant Attack**
**Gondwana Private Game Reserve, South Africa** – Francois Christiaan Conradie, the owner of Gondwana Private Game Reserve, died on July 22nd after being attacked by an elephant. Conradie was attempting to guide a herd of elephants away from tourist lodges on the reserve when a six-ton bull elephant turned on him, according to reports. The elephant gored and trampled Conradie despite the efforts of nearby rangers.
Conradie was the owner of the Caylix Group sports management company and was described as a passionate conservationist with a love for elephants.
“FC was a great guy to work for, and he loved his elephants…but you have to never forget they may live in a reserve but are wild,” said a Gondwana source, who wished to remain anonymous.
Gondwana Private Game Reserve released a statement expressing their grief and remembering Conradie as a leader, mentor, and visionary. They requested privacy for his family during this difficult time.
This is the second fatal elephant attack at the luxury “Big Five” reserve in just over a year. In March 2023, staff member David Kandela was also killed by an elephant.
The incident has raised questions about safety protocols at game reserves, where interactions with wild animals always carry risk. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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