KNP field ranger injured in buffalo attack
A field ranger is recovering in hospital after he was attacked by a buffalo at the Kruger National Park on Tuesday.
The attack happened at the Pretoriuskop Section, near the Sabie River.
The ranger was on patrol with his colleague when the animal charged at them from nearby bushes.
He was later airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
"The injured ranger managed to hold onto the horns of the animal until his colleague fired shots and put down the animal," said South African National Parks spokesperson Ike Phaahla.
"The ranger on site placed an emergency call after which their colleague was immediately attended to by a local doctor and stabilised, and thereafter airlifted by helicopter to a nearby medical facility where he is receiving further medical attention.”
Phaahla said the animal was euthanised and investigation into the incident will be conducted.
"In line with established protocols, a debriefing report will be compiled by the Rangers Corps into the incident and its results will be furnished to the KNP Management Committee,"
Last year, a ranger was also attacked by a buffalo at the Kruger National Park.
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