KNP trainee ranger killed in tragic shooting accident

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KNP trainee ranger killed in tragic shooting accident

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Media Release from SANParks
Date: 10th September 2012

An accident ocurred this morning during a practice session at the shooting range in Skukuza, where one of the KNP trainee rangers was accidentally fatally shot by a fellow trainee.

An investigation into the incident is currently being conducted by the Police and the SANParks investigating unit. More information will be released once his next of kin have been contacted.

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SANParks

Enquiries:
William Mabasa
HOD: Public Relations and Communication
Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4363 / 082 807 3919
email:william.mabasa@sanparks.org


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Very sad! Condolences to the family. :-(


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Ouch, not nice. :-(


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Condolences! :-(


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Sad indeed


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