Counter Poaching Efforts

[Flutterby]

Prince Harry of Wales arrived in Kruger National Park earlier today

1 Dec 2015

Prince Harry is currently in Kruger National Park to gather information on the rhino poaching crisis and to pledge his support to curbing the scourge.



SKUKUZA – The iconic Kruger National Park (KNP) is being graced by the presence of royalty.

None other than Prince Harry of Wales landed at Skukuza Airport at 16:00. He is representing the British government on official business and is currently in Kruger to gather information on the rhino poaching crisis and to pledge his support to curbing the scourge.

Prince Harry had spent about two weeks in the KNP earlier this year. He embarked on a private visit to the park to experience the slaughter first-hand.

After disembarking from the aircraft, he was met by head of anti-poaching operations of SANParks, Maj Gen (ret) Johan Jooste, CEO of SANParks, Mr Fundisile Mtekeni and managing executive, Mr Glenn Phillips, before he was taken to the Mission Area Joint Operational Centre.

Here, Jooste explained SANParks’ anti-poaching operations to him in detail. Jooste emphasised that the park needs to be cleaned from the “outside” in order to address the slaughter of rhino successfully.

The prince looked impressed. “Don’t give up. It is taking time, but things are happening,” he said. After this he met Killer, a tracking dog that has had great success in tracking and apprehending poachers.

Killer made judicial history recently, when his “testimony” led to the sentencing of a rhino poacher. His circumstantial “evidence” was allowed during the criminal trial, securing a successful conviction.

[nan]

well done
and Flutts to post

[Richprins]

Well done, Prinsharry!

[H. erectus]

All very well but will the honorable person be properly informed???!!!
These folk come from contentious existence and hopefully will take
all input from Sanparks with a pinch of salt, therefore cutting away
the crap and creating a base of security, "true security", for rhino!!!

[Lisbeth]

It is all publicity

[Richprins]

Ja, the Prince is actually here to visit another charity partly in his mom's name, but the Royal Family is extremely strong on wildlife trafficking!

http://www.channel24.co.za/Multimedia/C ... a-20130228

[nan]

but could be propagate all around Britain and more

[Lisbeth]

but could be propagate all around Britain and more

That's what I call publicity

[Richprins]

Will be on Etv tonight..well done Hanti!


K9 KILLER REWARDED
Byline: Hanti Schrader
Headline: A hunter of poachers awarded for bravery
SKUKUZA – A 5-year old Belgian Malinois, named Killer, has been rewarded the latest gold medal for bravery for dogs by the People’s Dispensary or Sick Animals (PDSA) in the United Kingdom. The spokesperson for PDSA, Ricky Gervais, made this announcement on Thursday, January 7th.
Killer is involved in the fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park (KNP) as a member of the Kruger National Park’s Special Operations team. According to Ricky Gervais, Killer and his handler, who cannot be identified, have together apprehended 115 poachers, thanks to Killers tracking skills. “Killer is one of the world’s best, most formidable and successful poacher hunters. He spend the past four years in this fight in KNP. This reward is for your dedication and courage and your huge contribution in protecting rhinos, Killer. You are a worthy recipient. Good boy!”
Killer’s trainer, Mr Henry Holsthyzen, is the owner of Paramount Group, which supply working dogs to the rangers in the park.
The PDSA Gold Medal is the highest honour a civilian animal can receive for bravery and devotion. It is worldwide recognised as the animals’ St. George Cross.
Killer’s mother had been bred from two well-known Belgian police dogs which had a bounty placed on their heads.
They were then put into an exchange programme and came to South Africa for protection.
His father’s parental heritage was from the USA. They had served in the war in Iraq.
In reaction Killer’s handler said that it is a honour having Killer by his side. “It means a lot that Killer has been recognised for his skills and assistance in tracking and arresting poachers. Killer is invaluable in the fight to save rhinos from extinction.”
The PDSA organisation was founded in 1917. The Gold Medal was handed out for the first time in 2011, and Killer is only the 24th recipient of this award.

[Lisbeth]

Clever dog