Team of rangers arrest suspected poachers, 112 abalone seized Posted by Tsoku Maela on 26 January 2023 Six suspects have been arrested and more than 100 abalone was seized after an alleged poacher attacked a Table Mountain ranger in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Picture: Getaway gallery A SANParks ranger incurred some injuries and is recovering at home after his team responded to a call about suspected poaching in the Glencairn area of the mountain. The attack occurred on the morning of 23 January, after the ranger and his team detected poaching activities in the TMNP marine protected area in Glencairn, Cape Town, the previous evening. ‘During the arrest, one of the suspects resisted and attacked the ranger.’ SANParks spokesperson Lauren Howard-Clayton told EWN, ‘Table Mountain National Park would like to wish our ranger a speedy healing process and believe that he would make a full recovery following this unfortunate incident. Congratulations must go to the Sea, Air and Mountain special operations rangers and members of the SAPS for the successful arrest of the six suspects in question who were apprehended for being in possession of 112 abalone and diving gear.’ Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Rare ‘quagga’ born at Vergelegen wine estate 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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