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December 12, 1916
The Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
During a hunt in British South Africa, a horse instinctively stops and bolts, avoiding a dangerous bull elephant on the road to Addo, saving its rider and a boy who proceeded ahead.
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Horse Realized Danger.
An adventure in British South Africa shows the instinctive foresight and caution of a horse.
A number of Uitenhagers went out for a two-days hunt. The party was of ten guns and after excellent sport their bag totaled 18 buck. One of the huntsmen, returning to Addo at dusk had an adventure with an elephant. He was on horseback and was riding quickly along the road, when his horse came to an abrupt stand then suddenly veered round and bolted. A boy who was also mounted, argued that it was probably an ox in the road, and went off in front. On reaching the spot they were confronted by a big bull elephant, whose attitude was of such a fighting nature that they decided to return and complete their journey to Addo by another road.
An adventure in British South Africa shows the instinctive foresight and caution of a horse.
A number of Uitenhagers went out for a two-days hunt. The party was of ten guns and after excellent sport their bag totaled 18 buck. One of the huntsmen, returning to Addo at dusk had an adventure with an elephant. He was on horseback and was riding quickly along the road, when his horse came to an abrupt stand then suddenly veered round and bolted. A boy who was also mounted, argued that it was probably an ox in the road, and went off in front. On reaching the spot they were confronted by a big bull elephant, whose attitude was of such a fighting nature that they decided to return and complete their journey to Addo by another road.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Adventure
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Horse Instinct
Elephant Encounter
Hunt Adventure
Animal Caution
What entities or persons were involved?
Huntsman
Boy
Where did it happen?
British South Africa, Road To Addo
Story Details
Key Persons
Huntsman
Boy
Location
British South Africa, Road To Addo
Story Details
A horse on a hunt senses danger and bolts, preventing confrontation with a aggressive bull elephant that a boy encounters ahead.