Bontebok National Park Open To The Public Following Flood Damage
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Body Of Suspected Poacher Found In The Kruger National Park
Rangers on patrol at night on Friday, 11 July 2025 at Lower Sabie Section of the Kruger National Park (KNP) came into contact with three suspected poachers. A contact ensued between the Rangers and the suspects, who managed to flee the scene; and as the night got darker the Rangers abandoned the chase. The following morning on 12 July 2025, Rangers returned to the scene for further investigation and that is when they discovered a lifeless body. It is suspected that the deceased is one of the alleged poachers the Rangers had contact with the previous night.
Next to the deceased, who is yet to be identified, was a backpack with two rhino horns that were recovered. Meanwhile, investigations are proceeding which includes pursuing the other two accomplices who are still at large.