Africa 2026

[Vince]

DrMike,
I’m just seeing this.
I’m in Port Elizabeth and flying to Johannesburg later today. What can I do for you from here? What do you need?

 

[DrMike]

DrMike,
I’m just seeing this.
I’m in Port Elizabeth and flying to Johannesburg later today. What can I do for you from here? What do you need?

I believe everything is cared for. They just need time to heal so they can fly home. Insurance will cover everything for them. Have a good flight back to the States, Vince.

 

[Vince]

It’s almost 0400 HRS here in South Africa.
I wake up early. Just saw the post. I will of course be praying for them.

Vince

 

[NYDAN]

I was awakened early this morning with a phone call from South Africa. It was Gil (posting here as BlkRam). He and his wife Susan have had a successful hunt. As they were in a vehicle going up a mountain to look for eland, the truck slid on loose rock, rolled down the track and hit either a large rock or an termite mound before rolling over. Gil was seated in the high chair in the back and Susan was seated in the front with the PH. When the truck rolled, Susan was thrown out and Gil was thrown off. However, the truck rolled over on Gil. The roll bar crushed his legs. At this time, both Gil and Susan are in hospital. Susan is in ICU with multiple broken ribs and some other complications. Gil has had several surgeries and will require some other surgeries on his legs and shoulder upon his return to Canada. The orthopaedic surgeon estimated that he will be wheelchair bound for at least twelve weeks. Gil did want to let the members here know why he wouldn't be posting for a bit to show the results of the hunt. I'm certain both he and Susan will appreciate your prayers for their recovery and quick return to Canada. They have at least a week or so before they can travel home.

I am so sad to read this. I will be praying for them.