While the cape buffalo might not seem as threatening a creature as some of the other large mammals found in Africa — including lions, hippos and rhinos — don’t let that fool you. Male cape buffalo can weigh up to a ton,

Witnesses say the attack was sudden and unprovoked. The hunter was tracking the unwounded buffalo when it charged and gored him

Asher Watkins had been tracking a cape buffalo for the kill when the animal instead turned its attack on the hunter.