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Soldiers kill poachers in Kruger Park

2011-05-19 22:08

Johannesburg - Three suspected rhino poachers have been shot dead in the Kruger National Park, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said on Thursday.

Spokesperson Marinda Meyer said: "Three poachers were fatally wounded in the Kruger National Park north of the Olifants River at Houtbosrand on Wednesday about 20:00.

"The poachers fired on the SANDF soldiers, who returned fire," she said.
An AK-47 assault rifle, a hunting rifle, two axes and two cellphones were found in the men's possession.

Soldiers started guarding the park's borders in April 2010.

"The SANDF contributes and plays a very critical role in the curbing of rhino-poaching as part of their support to [SA National Parks] along the Kruger National Park, which borders the neighbouring countries," said Meyer.

- SAPA