News

This morning Kruger National Park (KNP) Management received reports about the body of a suspected poacher that was left along the road in the Pretoriuskop section of the Park.

According to initial unconfirmed reports, three individuals entered the Park illegally during the night with the intention to commit crime. It is at these times that they were attacked by a hippo and consequently one suspect sustained fatal injuries. The other two are suspected to have carried the body of their accomplice to where it was discovered this morning.

The remains was spotted by a tourist who covered the body and reported the matter to the Section Ranger. This resulted in an immediate response of all relevant law enforcement authorities with the pathologists securing the scene. The South African Police Service is currently investigating the matter.

Management cautions anyone who took pictures of the body not to share same as it might jeopardise further investigations. Management also reiterate the warning to anyone entering the Park illegally to desist from this dangerous practice considering the dangers it poses from freely roaming wild animals as well as arrest.