Poacher trampled by herd of elephants in Kruger Park
Five suspected poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park over the past weekend.
The park's spokesperson Isaac Phaahla says the suspects were found with ammunition, a silencer and two high calibre hunting rifles.
"On Saturday SANParks Rangers, supported by airwing and K9 units, apprehended one suspected poacher and recovered poaching equipment including a rifle and an axe.
"The second suspect was fatally trampled by a herd of breeding elephants and the third managed to evade arrest," says Phaahla.
He adds on Sunday the team also arrested a group of three suspected poachers.
"All three suspects were arrested and a high calibre hunting rifle, poaching equipment and ammunition were recovered.
“The rangers were supported by the airwing and K9 units during this operation as well.”
