Friday, July 19, 2013
The number of rhino poached increases in Kruger National Park
The number of rhino poached increases in Kruger National Park
Brian Kajengo
At least 488 rhino poached since the beginning of this year and 142 alleged poachers arrested in South Africa.
The Kruger National Park has borne the brunt of rhino poaching since the start of 2013. About 300 rhino poached in the Park since January 1. A total of 53 rhino poached in North West, 52 in Limpopo, 43 in KwaZulu-Natal, 35 in Mpumalanga, three in Gauteng and two in the Eastern Cape.
Of the 142 alleged poachers arrested, 62 caught in the Kruger National Park and 30 in KwaZulu-Natal. A total of 27 suspected poachers arrested in Limpopo, 11 in North West province, nine in Mpumalanga and three in Gauteng. Five people charged with being couriers.
South Africans are urged to report incidents of poaching and tip-offs to the anonymous tip-off lines 0800 205 005, 08600 10111 or Crime-Line on 32211.
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