Conservationists mourn death of dehorned rhino
Their day just got worse when they discovered a second, wounded, rhino nearby and realised that a third was missing.
Conservationists had a really bad start to the festive season when they discovered a poached rhino on a nature reserve in Hekpoort on Monday, 19 December.
It is alleged the rhino was shot and killed between Sunday, 18 and Monday 19 December. The rhino was dehorned and its carcass was left in the veld.
Their day just got worse when they discovered a second, wounded, rhino nearby and realised that a third was missing.
The suspects are unknown and are still at large.
Acting Hekpoort Police station commander, Captain Mlambo, has appealed to the community to provide police with any information that might lead to the arrest of these cruel suspects.
“We (the police) will not rest until we find these people who are destroying our nature,” Mlambo said.
Informants can contact 08600 10111 and may remain anonymous if they prefer.
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