Rhino poachers arrested in Kruger National Park Posted on 28 October 2019 Two poachers have been arrested in Kruger National Park, in the Stolznek section, after gunshots were heard. Rangers who went to investigate found a recently killed rhino and ‘immediately called for K9 and airwing support’, according to a post on SANParks’ Kruger National Park Facebook community page. The two suspects were found in possession of a set of rhino horns and were carrying a high calibre hunting rifle, ammo and hunting equipment. The two were arrested and are being detained at Skukuza SAPS ahead of their court appearance. Also read: Kruger’s new anti-poaching aircraft lifts rangers’ game The post also informed people of a young elephant bull that was shot and killed by rangers at the Bushman’s Trail Camp. According to SANparks the elephant had been terrorising the camp staff for some time and staff had previously managed to chase it off. However, on the day it was shot, it charged at staff endangering their lives and the ranger had no choice but to put it down. The park apologised to all guests that witnessed the incident. Also read: Behind the scenes in Kruger Image: Pixabay 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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