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05 May 2022

Media Release: Shooting Incident Claims The Life Of Field Ranger

South African National Parks (SANParks), yesterday, 4 May 2022, announced the tragic passing of a field ranger while on duty in the Shangoni Section in the northern part of the Kruger National Park (KNP).

Details remain unclear but the South African Police Service (SAPS) and SANParks are working closely to establish the circumstances around his passing.

The KNP Head Ranger, Cathy Dreyer, expressed her sincerest condolences to the family on behalf of management, “it is a sad day when we lose one of ours in the line of duty. We are working closely with the police and the colleagues and will provide an update at an appropriate time,” said Dreyer.

The name of the deceased will be released once the next of kin has been duly informed.

Issued By

South African National Parks – Kruger National Park

Media enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla
Communications and Marketing, Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4363, cell: 083 673 6974 or email: [email protected]