Five suspected poachers entered Kruger National Park in South Africa last week to kill rhino living there, authorities say.

Only four of the men left alive.

The man's body was found in the Crocodile Bridge area of Kruger National Park, known for its concentration of lions. Credit:Alamy

The fifth was killed by an elephant and later "devoured" by a pride of lions, park officials said in a statement.

"Entering Kruger National Park illegally and on foot is not wise, it holds many dangers and this incident is evidence of that," Glenn Phillips, managing executive of Kruger National Park, said.