A suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant and then eaten by lions, authorities say

A suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant then eaten by lions, authorities say

This female black rhino at Nairobi National Park in Kenya is the same species of rhino that roams Kruger National Park in South Africa. By Katie Mettler Katie Mettler Reporter covering breaking news and features Email Bio Follow April 7 at 12:13 PM Five suspected poachers entered Kruger National Park in South Africa last week to kill rhino living there, according to authorities.The fifth was killed by an elephant and later “devoured” by a pride of lions, park officials said in a statement.

“His accomplices claimed to have carried his body to the road so that passersby could find it in the morning,” Hlathi said. “They then vanished from the park. ” The area, according to the Kruger National Park website, is known for its high concentration of lion prides. It also houses a larger percentage of the park’s rhino population.In the park statement, Phillips commended the search party for helping the family find closure. He also offered the family his condolences.

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