Scottish game ranger in training injured by black rhino in KZN Posted on 20 May 2021 A game ranger in training from Scotland has been injured following an encounter with a black rhino in Northern Zululand on Wednesday, May 19. IPSS Medical Rescue said the student had been on foot in a private reserve when he encountered the rhino. Credit: IPSS Medical Rescue Credit: IPSS Medical Rescue ‘The incident… prompted a search and rescue operation by IPSS Search and Rescue as well as anti-poaching units in the area. The student was located and preparations for evacuation were initiated,’ said IPSS on Facebook. The student was stabilised and transported to a hospital in critical condition by KZN Private EMS. Black rhino are known to be territorial. They can also move very fast and according to Save the Rhino, have been recorded at highs of 55 km/h. These animals remain under threat due to poaching for traditional medicine. It is listed as critically endangered and has a population of around 5,600 in the world today according to World Wildlife Fund. ALSO READ: Student back in action after rhino encounter that ‘comes with the job’ Picture: Unsplash 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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