A big game hunter has been shot dead in a freak accident while on the prowl for a trophy lion in South Africa.
Local media reported he had already shot one lion dead before the accident happened in the country’s North West province.
Jelenic wanted to bag a lion trophy after hunting “everything that could be hunted in Europe” according to his friend, Slavko Pernar. It is unclear who fired the bullet that killed Jelenic, but police say they do not suspect foul play.
Jelenic’s friend said the ardent huntsman “received the ugliest end” but at least he died doing what he loved.
Jelenic had been looking forward to his retirement, having recently leased his hotel to dedicate himself to the things he planned to accomplish, according to Pernar. The victim was said to have had a trophy hall full of specimens—including “everything that could be hunted in Croatia and Europe.”
Mokgwabone added that a “case of culpable homicide has been opened, and police are also investigating charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.”
The investigation continues.
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