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25 August 2014

Body of a man found in Mapungubwe National Park

According to SANParks spokeswoman Divhani Maremba, it is believed that he might have been trampled to death by an elephant. She said preliminary investigations have revealed that the man, who is believed to be a Zimbabwean National, was in the company of a group as numerous foot prints were discovered in the vicinity of the incident.

Maremba said a Zimbabwean passport and a cell phone were discovered in his possession. A police investigation is under way.

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SANParks Northern Region Communications (Mapungubwe, Marakele and Golden Gate)

Media Enquiries

Divhani Maremba
Regional Communications Manager (Northern Region)
Tel: 012 426 5304; Cell: 074 588 5789
Email: [email protected]