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Canadian Shot Dead at South Africa Wildlife Park in Apparent Accident: Officials
SANParks said a private guide accidentally fired the weapon, and police are investigating the death of the tourist.
- On Wednesday, a 69-year-old Canadian tourist died following an accidental shooting during a traditional bush braai near Phabeni Gate in Kruger National Park.
- Preliminary information from South African National Parks indicates a private guide allegedly 'accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the fatal injury' during the evening gathering.
- Field guides in South African game reserves commonly carry heavy-calibre firearms as a safety measure during open-air dinners; the group had entered the park specifically to attend a dinner hosted by a private concession company with a valid permit.
- The South African Police Service is currently investigating the scene, while SANParks has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased pending notification of relatives in Canada.
- SANParks stated further information will be communicated once it becomes available and as appropriate, as the agency continues working with the South African Police Service to finalize details surrounding the incident.
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A 69-year-old Canadian tourist died after being accidentally shot by a tour guide inside Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest nature reserve. The incident occurred while dining outdoors in a picnic area near Phabeni’s gateway, according to the South African National Parks (SANParks). The Mpumalanga province police stopped the guide and began a formal investigation on charges of alleged culpable homicide and negligent manipulation of a fi…
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