Garden Route National Park Operations Amid Ongoing Severe Weather
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Media Release: Escaped Karoo National Park Lion Recaptured
The lion was darted from the air in difficult terrain high up in the mountains and will need to be transported in a stretcher, on foot, for 3 km to the nearest awaiting vehicle.
SANParks CEO, Fundisile Mketeni would like to commend the Park Management and the tracking team for a job well done under tremendous strain and weather conditions.
Mketeni has also thanked members of the public for their concern, support and patience as the team worked tirelessly to recapture the lion. “As an organization we remain committed to our conservation mandate and assure the public that the decision going forward will be in the best interest of the animal and conservation.”
The lion will be kept in the Park in a boma until a final decision is reached on its future.
Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170
Media Enquiries:
Wanda Mkutshulwa
SANParks Managing Executive of Corporate Services
Tel: 012 426 5201; cell: 082 908 2692
E-mail: [email protected]