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Rhino injured by suspected poachers

2011-05-05 07:43

Johannesburg - A rhino has been shot and wounded by suspected poachers on a farm near Tzaneen, Limpopo police said on Thursday.

"The farmer found the injured rhino on Wednesday so we think it was shot on Tuesday night," said spokesperson, Colonel Mohale Ramatseba.

The poachers fled after firing the shots.

Ramatseba said the rhino is being treated for its wounds.

Over 140 rhino have been poached so far this year.

- SAPA