KNP elephant trampled two staff members
One KNP staff member was killed and another is fighting for his life at hospital after being attacked by herd of elephants
SKUKUZA – An employee of South African National Parks (SANParks) based in the Kruger National Park (KNP) was trampled to death by an elephant and another one
sustained serious injuries when a group of SANParks employees were attacked by a herd of elephants on Thursday (March 30, 2017).
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The incident happened in the Mooiplaas Section of the park near Mopani Camp.
Acting head of communications for SANParks, Mr William Mabasa said investigation in order to establish as to what actually happened in that situation is underway.
He said the police and medical professionals were called to the scene to assist the two employees who were attacked, but they could not save the other colleague who had already lost her life when they arrived, and the injured were rushed to a hospital in Tzaneen.
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“On behalf of the SANParks management and staff, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased. We wish the other colleague, who is currently in hospital, a speedy recovery,” said Mabasa.
