Horrifying moment hunting boss was killed by buffalo after shooting at it

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buffalo during a hunting trip in the central Argentine city of Entre Ríos.Mario Canales and his pal were kneeling about 100 feet away from the one-tonne beast before aimed and fired a .408 calibre rifle at it.The 64-year-old Hunting Federation president was unable to bring down the buffalo when it chased the pair in the town of Punta Caballos.READ MORE: Monster 12ft alligator causes panic walking among revellers on busy beachHe was rammed with its horn and sustained critical injuries from the attack before the group’s hunting tour guide aimed his .458 calibre rifle and fired five shots at the buffalo to kill it.Canales’ was loaded into a truck as they had no reception to call an ambulance and rushed him to a local hospital, Argentine news outlet Pagina 12 reported.According to reports, he was d died before arriving at the hospital after going into shock.An autopsy revealed that Canales suffered multiple rib and sternum fractures as well as blows to the abdomen.His wife and children travelled to Entre Ríos municipality of Gualeguaychú to claim his remains, which were cremated.Canales was a lawyer with over three decades of experience and the president of the Mexican Hunting Federation."Huge sadness for the departure of a great man and [a] much better friend," the hunter's organization said in a statement.For the latest breaking news and stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here."[A] conservationist and tireless fighter for hunters' rights, his generous friendship leaves an indelible mark on us." The Entre Ríos prosecutor’s office opened an investigation into the incident as it is against the law to kill a buffalo because it is a wildlife animal in the region.