Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Game Reserve Owner Killed by Elephant at South African Reserve
A game reserve owner named FC Conradie, who was a millionaire, was tragically killed by an elephant.
This happened while he was trying to move a group of elephants away from where tourists were staying.
The elephant attacked him, and despite efforts to help, he died.
The reserve is a place where people go to see animals like elephants.
Sadly, this is not the first time something like this has happened at the reserve, which has brought up questions about how to keep people safe when they are near wild animals.
FC Conradie, the multi-millionaire owner of Gondwana Game Reserve, was killed by an elephant.
The incident occurred on July 22 when Conradie was guiding elephants away from tourist lodges.
Conradie was gored and trampled by the elephant after it turned on him.
This is the second fatal elephant attack at the reserve in just over a year.
The incident has raised questions about safety protocols in game reserves.
- Who
- FC Conradie
- What
- FC Conradie, owner of Gondwana Game Reserve, was killed by an elephant.
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Gondwana Private Game Reserve in South Africa
- Why
- The elephant turned on Conradie while he was guiding the animals.
Possible Perspectives
Alternate Perspective
Safety Protocols
Possible Perspectives
Some may believe stricter safety measures should be in place.
Alternate Perspective
Others may argue that accidents are unavoidable in the presence of wild animals.
- Victim
- FC Conradie
- Location
- Gondwana Private Game Reserve
- Date of Incident
- July 22
- Cause of Death
- Trampled by an elephant
- Previous Incident
- David Kandela killed in March 2023
- Reserve Type
- Big Five reserve