Title:
Seven rhinos killed in game reserve over four months, poacher fatally wounded
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2026
Abstract:

Seven rhinos - two black and five white - were poached over the past four months in the Dinokeng Game Reserve outside Pretoria, and another four were injured. In the latest incident, a suspected poacher was fatally wounded. This incident occurred on the evening of 12 March. It is said that the reserve's anti-poaching unit engaged in a follow-up operation after shots were heard. One poacher was fatally wounded, and a firearm and rhino horn were recovered at the scene.

Series Title:
Novanews
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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