Investigations underway as two tourists found dead in Kruger National Park
Police say a missing vehicle and stab wounds point to a violent attack, and no arrests have been made.
- South African National Parks discovered the bodies of two tourists in the Pafuri section of Kruger National Park, marking the first incident of its kind in the reserve's history.
- A search operation began on Thursday evening after camp staff noticed the tourists failed to return to camp, continuing into Friday and leading to the discovery near a river area.
- Rangers were alerted after fellow tourists reported seeing the bodies, and officials subsequently established that the vehicle the tourists had been travelling in was missing from the scene.
- Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp extended condolences to the victims' families, confirming that SANParks is assisting with transport, accommodation, and repatriation costs.
- Authorities have not released the identities or nationalities of the deceased, with officials stating no further comment will be provided to protect the integrity of the ongoing South African Police Service investigation.
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