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Media Release: Visitors spot a rhino with its horn hacked off in the KNP
According to SANParks Acting Head of Communications, Reynold Thakhuli, the rhino was spotted on Friday 28 February 2014, near Phabeni Gate in the KNP by visitors who managed to alert the authorities.
Thakhuli said a helicopter and Rangers were dispatched on the ground to locate the animal and by late Saturday it had still not been found due to the dense bush as a result of the recent rains in the Lowveld.
He said investigations are continuing and more information will follow as soon as the animal is located.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170
Media Enquiries
Reynold Thakhuli
Acting Head of Communications, SANParks
Tel: 012 426 5203; Cell: 073 373 4999
Email: [email protected]
Ike Phaahla
Media Specialist SANParks
Tel: 012 426 5315; Cell: 083 673 6974
Email: [email protected]