One of the SANPark Ranger Bloodhound dogs, Duke who went missing yesterday July 23, after being a contact with poachers has been found.

According to Don English, a Regional Ranger in the Kruger National Park Duke has been found.

Duke allegedly went missing on Tuesday evening just north of Tshokwane after being in contact with poachers and shots were fired.

According SANParks spokesperson Ike Phaahla the poachers were also apprehended with support from the K9 and Air-wing teams on Tuesday evening.

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“Tshokwane Rangers also arrested three suspected poachers in possession of a high caliber rifle, ammunition and poaching equipment,”  he said.

“These magnificent animals are valuable and have become a big game changer in the anti-poaching campaign. They are part of the Rangers Corps family and contribute to the success rate of arrests in the anti-poaching campaign,” said Phaahla.

Glenn Phillips the KNP Managing Executive expressed his appreciation of the hard work that was done by the Rangers Corps, Airwing and K9 Units saying.

“We are proud of your achievements in the recent past, we salute your commitment and bravery to this campaign. We are happy that it was found unharmed even though it was dehydrated and drained” said Glenn