A guest was fatally wounded at a concession-operated braai picnic area in the vicinity of Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on the evening of Wednesday, June 17.

According to the KNP general manager of communications and marketing, Rey Thakhuli, preliminary information indicates that a private guide attached to the concession operator allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old guest from Canada.

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“The guest was part of a group booked outside the park and only came in for a bush braai offered by a private concession with a valid permit to operate the facility within the park,” said Thakhuli.

SANParks has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

Police are currently on the scene conducting the necessary investigations.

This is a developing story. Lowvelder will update readers as more information becomes available.