Body of suspected rhino poacher found morning after shootout in Kruger National Park

Body of suspected rhino poacher found in Kruger National Park

The body of an alleged poacher was found in the Kruger National Park, said Mpumalanga police. “The body of an alleged poacher was found in the Kruger National Park on Saturday, 12 July at about 08:30 and it is suspected that he could have been shot during a shootout with Field Rangers the previous night, at around 21:00, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. Opened fire The discovery was made after three field rangers who were on patrol …

Body of suspected rhino poacher found morning after shootout in Kruger National Park

The body of a suspected rhino poacher has been found in the Kruger National Park.

Field rangers exchange gunfire with suspected poachers during night patrol in Kruger National Park resulting in one death - TDPel Media

What began as a routine night patrol in South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park ended in a deadly confrontation between field rangers and suspected poachers. The following morning, the lifeless body of an alleged poacher was discovered—bringing into sharp focus the ongoing war between wildlife protectors and those who threaten endangered species for profit. Shootout Under the Stars According to Mpumalanga police, three field rangers were out …

Alleged poacher shot dead

The body of an alleged poacher was found in the Kruger National Park on Saturday, July 12. It is suspected that he could have been shot during a shootout with field rangers the previous night at around 21:00. According to a report, three field rangers were on patrol in the evening at Nwari Block when they came into contact with three suspected poachers. The rangers ordered them to stop, but the suspected poachers responded by opening fire at the…