THE "Black Death" buffalo that gored a big game hunter to death has been shot dead.

Millionaire ranch trader Asher Watkins , 52, was on Safari in Limpopo, South Africa last Sunday stalking the 3,000lb bull when he was fatally charged at.

Without warning, the buffalo - considered Africa 's most dangerous animal - burst from cover at 35mph and struck Watkins, killing him almost instantly.

Moments later the hunter , who had been guiding Watkins through the thick bushland, fired at the beast - killing him with one shot.

Paramedics rushed to the scene where they confirmed Watkins had died of severe incisions to his stomach and ribs.

They said: “He was beyond help except to load his body into the ambulance. He had horrific injuries to his stomach and to his ribs.

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