An American sport hunter has been killed by a buffalo he was hunting in Karenga Community Wildlife Area in Karamoja sub region.
A statement by Uganda Wildlife Authority says that Frank Stuart Cox, an American sport hunter was killed on February, 3 in an area located outside Kidepo Valley National Park.
“During a scheduled sport hunting expedition, a team consisting of Mr. Frank Stuart Cox, and Mr. Trappe Mini Rudolf Francis, both American citizens, a UWA ranger, and a UPDF officer encountered a group of five buffaloes. One buffalo was shot but retreated into a nearby thicket,” UWA said.
The statement said uUpon being located again, the buffalo it charged at the group, fatally goring Mr. Frank Stuart Cox, and seriously injuring Mr. Trappe Mini Rudolf Francis
“The buffalo was subsequently neutralized. Emergency evacuation procedures were initiated immediately, and the victims were transported to the Kidepo National Park airstrip for airlifting to Kampala.”
UWA said Coxs succumbed to injuries before the aircraft arrived.
“Mr. Tappe was successfully transported to Kampala for further medical attention. The incident was reported to police in Karenga, and investigations are ongoing.”
They said the deceased’s remains have been transferred to Mulago Hospital City Mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Karenga Community Wildlife Area (KCWA) where the incident happened is a designated conservation area located outside Kidepo Valley National Park in Karenga District.
It is managed by local communities, Karenga District Local Government, and Uganda Wildlife Safaris which has a sport hunting concession with UWA.
The area serves as a vital buffer zone for wildlife dispersal and sustainable utilization.
It supports diverse wildlife species, including buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, and cats, and provides opportunities for regulated activities such as sport hunting and ecotourism.
