South Africa: Missing Helicopter Found With Occupants Unharmed

South Africa: Missing Helicopter Found With Occupants Unharmed

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the helicopter that went missing on Monday with four occupants, including the pilot, has been successfully located this morning with all individuals found alive and unharmed.

Missing helicopter found in Kruger National Park search

A helicopter carrying four people, including two South African Police Service (SAPS) investigators and an environmental crime investigator, has been found safe in the Kruger National Park after going missing during an operation on Monday. All four occupants were confirmed unharmed following an extensive overnight search that began after communication with the aircraft was lost. Aircraft disappeared during investigation mission The helicopter rep…

JUST IN: Missing helicopter with four occupants found in Kruger National Park

Police said the chopper disappeared on Monday, 06 April 2026, during an investigation after a report was brought to the attention

Law enforcement helicopter crew located after going missing in the Kruger

A helicopter that went missing during a law enforcement investigation on Monday has been located, with all four occupants found safe

Missing Helicopter Found, Occupants All Safe, Unharmed, After Night Stuck In Bushes

Johannesburg – Police have announced that the helicopter that was reported missing a day ago with four occupants has been found, and everyone is safe and unharmed. The alarm was raised after the helicopter lost contact while supporting an anti-poaching operation in the Kruger National Park on Monday, 6 April 2026. Commenting on the rescue, South African Police Service Spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli said: “This morning, 07/04, the helicopt…

Missing helicopter found in Kruger National Park, crew safe

Kruger National Park officials have confirmed that a suspected missing helicopter has been found with all four crew members safe.   The incident unfolded on Monday, 6 April, when the helicopter crew, who were supporting an anti-poaching operation in the Park, landed in a dense area of bush.   The crew were deployed to assist with a crime scene investigation following the discovery of rhino carcasses. These include two members of the South Africa…