Title:

Rhino carcass discovered in Khomas

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2022
Abstract:

Authorities are on the hunt for poachers after two carcasses of the endangered White Rhino were discovered on a farm near the Windhoek district. According to the police report, the two Rhinos' were poached between Friday 21 October 2022 and Monday 24 October 2022 at an unknown time at Farm Otjisauona. It is alleged that the suspects unlawfully and internationally hunted the complainant's white Rhinos by means of shooting and removing all the horns. The Rhinos are valued at N$ 660 000.00 "Two carcasses of white Bull Rhinos were discovered on the 20th of October 2022 by the farm's Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) who were on patrol. Investigations were carried out at the scene of crime, and bullet fragments were retrieved from the Animals and this is a clear indication that the animals were killed for their horns which were removed. No arrests have been made at this stage," Romeo Muyunda, ministry of environment spokesperson said.

Series Title:
Informanté
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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