Body of suspected poacher found in Kruger

In an intelligence-driven operation in Stolznek in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Thursday October 21, rangers followed tracks and found the body of a suspected poacher.

In a statement, the KNP said initial investigations point to the fact that the deceased had been killed by an elephant and left behind by his accomplices.

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“No animal was killed in the immediate vicinity. KNP management continues to warn poachers that it is dangerous to hunt illegally in the parl. Criminals stand to lose their lives and freedom.”