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A big game hunter has been trampled to death by an elephant he was trying to shoot in Namibia.

Trophy hunter Jose Monzalvez, 46, was killed while on the hunting tour in a small town 43 miles outside of Karkfield on Saturday.

The animal is said to have charged at the group before they were able to set up their weapons, Namibian media reported.

The Argentine, who was a well-known trophy hunter, was travelling with another Argentine and three Namibians before he died, according to the Associated Press.

Police said Mr Monzalvez had a hunting permit.

His family have been notified of his death, a spokesman added.

Another hunter, Theunis Botha, 51, was crushed to death by an elephant during a similar trip in Zimbabwe in May.

The South African reportedly died when member of his party fired at the elephant, which collapsed dead on top of Mr Botha, killing him as well.