Suspected rhino poacher trampled by elephant, eaten by lions, South Africa park officials say - News Summed Up

Suspected rhino poacher trampled by elephant, eaten by lions, South Africa park officials say


A suspected rhino poacher was trampled to death by an elephant, and then his body was ravaged by lions, according to officials with South African National Parks. The incident occurred Tuesday at Kruger National Park and the remains of the man were recovered two days later, park officials said. AFRICA WILDLIFE FILMS TRY TO INSPIRE AMID POACHING SCOURGEThe South African Police Service said on Twitter the man was with a group poaching when he was killed. A relative of the man was informed about the ordeal by someone in the poaching group and then contacted authorities, according to a news release from police. “Entering Kruger National Park illegally and on foot is not wise, it holds many dangers and this incident is evidence of that," Phillips said in a statement.


Source: Fox News April 07, 2019 10:56 UTC



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