iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Camper was Shot in the Leg

[Toko]

http://citizen.co.za/350876/suspects-st ... -shooting/

No arrests have yet been made after a 39-year-old tourist was shot in the leg in the Sodwana Bay section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal.
It is believed the unidentified tourist was awoken by noises at the campsite at about 10.30pm on Sunday, Zululand Observer reported.
The tourist reportedly zipped open his tent and was met by a gun-wielding intruder. A scuffle ensued, during which the intruder shot the victim in the leg.
He was rushed to hospital in Richards Bay in a critical condition, where he underwent emergency surgery on Monday to remove the bullet.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife conservation authority spokesperson Musa Mntambo said: “We are grateful that our guest was not killed and put our faith in the police that they will apprehend the suspect soon.”
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Jay said a case of attempted robbery and attempted murder was under investigation.
Police are constantly patrolling the area to make sure those visiting the park feel safe, added Naicker.

[Alf]

So we are not even safe in our own parks? So sad.

[nan]

sad like you said

[Bushcraft]

Eish, sad and not very good for tourism in the area

Unfortunately it's inevitable and these incidents will increase unless changes are made in this country

[harrys]

Eish, sad and not very good for tourism in the area

Unfortunately it's inevitable and these incidents will increase unless changes are made in this country

BC did'nt you hear what our esteemed minister of police said.......he said we must make peace with the fact that we live in a violent country and we must accept it and live with it what a mampara

[Richprins]

Police are constantly patrolling the area to make sure those visiting the park feel safe,

This is a good response...how long that will last, who knows.

But ja, only the drastic wakeup of community leaders will solve this sort of thing, IMO.

[Flutterby]

Bad news!