Poacher Mauled By A Pack Of Lions In South Africa

A suspected poacher’s half-eaten body has been discovered in a private game reserve just outside the Kruger National Park in South Africa‘s Limpopo province.

Lion bones in high demand

The demand for lion bones is increasing daily and with it poachers flock to the South African bushveld to get their cut. On February 9, 2018, police discovered a half-eaten body of a man, suspected to be in his late 40s, in a private game reserve situated near the popular Kruger National Park. Lions, and other animals, roam freely through the park and many of its bordering game reserves.
There was hardly anything left of the body after the lions had their fill, but next to it lay a loaded rifle and ammunition — probably for the use of poaching the big cats. The identity of the deceased hasn’t been established as of now, and Hoedspruit Police have asked the public to come forward with any information.

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