Rhino poacher shot and killed in Kruger Posted on 12 November 2012 Tags:South Africa On Sunday, The Hawks shot dead an alleged rhino poacher and injured another during a shootout in the Kruger National Park. Captain Paul Ramoloka said the Hawks, in partnership with the task force, received information about the alleged poachers who were spotted near the Sabi Sand private game reserve near Skukuza at around 2pm. “When our team confronted the four men, they opened fire on the police, who returned fire. One of the poachers was killed, another is in hospital while the other two were arrested,” he said. Police confiscated a hunting rifle, axe, saw and sedan used by the alleged poachers. Ramoloka said the three men would be charged with attempted murder and being in possession of dangerous weapons. “We are still trying to link the suspects with some of the rhino poaching which have taken place in the KNP over the past week.” According to SA National Parks (SANParks), the country had lost 528 rhinos since the beginning of 2012, and 320 of them were killed in the KNP. – SAPA Related Six simple ways to help end rhino poaching Black rhinos airlifted to a new home Main image: The Wildlife ACT Fund team spearheading efforts to protect South Africa’s rhino population with their conservation programme. Read more Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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