: Bitter-sweet VictoryTo say that the past few days have been hectic for KNP Management and team is an understatement. Rangers were not exempt from playing vital roles in managing the floods. However, they did not lose sight of their key responsibility- conserving nature at all cost and fighting the ongoing scourge of rhino poaching. They kept their ears on the ground for any criminal activity while managing a natural disaster.
This afternoon they were rewarded with a bittersweet victory. The Rangers stopped a vehicle driven by one of their own in full uniform following good intelligence. Their search revealed two suspected poachers hidden under the tarpaulin cover with a bag containing supplies and poaching equipment.
A suspected hunting rifle was revealed by forensic experts upon their arrival and thorough search of the vehicle. The three suspects were detained and handed over to the Skukuza Police Station.
This is commendable work, and criminals must be aware that security is still tight despite the weather conditions and Ranger Services are on high alert helping guests and safeguarding our rhinos.
