Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Millionaire Dies in Elephant Attack at South African Game Reserve
A millionaire named FC Conradie was tragically killed by an elephant at a game reserve in South Africa.
He was trying to move the elephants when one suddenly charged and trampled him.
This happened at the Gondwana Game Reserve, which is popular with tourists.
The same reserve had another deadly elephant attack earlier in the year, where a guide was killed.
Conradie loved elephants and felt he could trust them, but the animals are still wild.
An investigation is happening to find out more about what happened, and employees are reportedly not allowed to speak about the incident.
FC Conradie, a 39-year-old millionaire, was killed by an elephant at Gondwana Game Reserve.
Conradie was attempting to move elephants away from tourist lodges when the attack occurred.
The incident took place at the same reserve where a guide, David Kandela, was killed by an elephant in March 2024.
Conradie, who loved elephants, had degrees in zoology, commerce, animal studies and marketing.
An investigation is ongoing, and there is a reported clamp down on information from the reserve staff.
- Who
- FC Conradie, an adult male elephant
- What
- FC Conradie was killed by an elephant.
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- Gondwana Game Reserve, South Africa
- Why
- The exact reasons are under investigation; however, the articles mention Conradie was trying to move the elephants away from tourist lodges.
Park Response Concerns
Safety and Risk Management
Information Access
Park Response Concerns
Some reports suggest a clamp down on staff communications and information following the death.
Safety and Risk Management
Official statements, if any, regarding the incident and measures taken.
- Victim
- FC Conradie
- Age
- 39
- Location
- Gondwana Game Reserve, South Africa
- Cause of Death
- Trampled by an elephant
- Previous Incident
- Guide David Kandela killed by an elephant in March 2024
- Price per night (per couple)
- £900