Wildlife Reserve
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CEO Crushed to Death by Elephant in Thailand
On July 22nd, millionaire CEO Francois Christian Conradie, 39, was killed at the Gondwana Private Game Reserve in South Africa after being attacked by a bull elephant. Conradie, attempting to move the herd away from tourist areas, was gored and trampled. Witnesses described a brutal, brief attack. Conradie, head of a sports management firm, was known for his passion for elephants and conservation, holding degrees in zoology, business, and marketing. The reserve is investigating the incident and has requested privacy for Conradie’s family.