Its standard practice in Africa, basically the animal doesn't know what has happened or where it has come from so they depart hastily for the nearest cover, the idea is that you let the adrenalin wear off, the wound stiffen and possibly die before following up. Immediately chasing after it can result in the running of for miles and possibly never being recovered.
This is particularly relevant when hunting something that can kill you!
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