Kruger Ranger Shot, Poacher Fatally Wounded in Shootout

A ranger in Kruger National Park was wounded in a shootout with three suspected poachers on Sunday in which one of the men was fatally wounded, according to park authorities.

Field Ranger Killers Ubisi was shot and wounded in the arm during a firefight in the central Houtboschrand section of the park, according to a statement released on Monday by Kruger, and he was airlifted to hospital in Nelspruit. There have been several poaching incidents in the area in recent months.

One of the suspects died in the shootout and the two others escaped, according to the Kruger statement.

“Field Ranger Ubisi is an endearing member of our Ranger Corps and we would like to wish him a speedy recovery. We also wish to thank all our Rangers who are in the face of these cross-fires day and night, in an attempt to protect our natural resources,” Kruger Managing Executive, Glenn Phillips, said, extending his well wishes to Ubisi on behalf of all staff in SANParks

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