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Poacher killed, another arrested near Hluhluwe

A RANGER shot and killed a suspected poacher at the Zululand Rhino Reserve on Tuesday afternoon.

Two suspects escaped on foot and another in a drop-off vehicle was arrested.

This is the fourth poaching incident at the reserve this year.

According to Zululand Rhino Reserve General Manager, Karen Holmes, the reserve has been faced with numerous incursions and poaching attempts.

‘It has been taking a toll on our resources but it is encouraging to see the state and private sector combine their resources and expertise, which then result in successes such as this,’ Holmes said.

KZN spokesperson Major Thulani Zwane said a firearm was found on the body of the 22-year-old deceased man and a case of murder has been opened at Mkhuze SAPS.

No further arrests have been made.

Read more in the Rhino Diaries

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