Elephants trample poacher in Kruger National Park illegal incursion
A suspected poacher was found dead in the Kruger National Park (KNP) after fleeing from a herd of elephants, following an illegal incursion through the Pafuri area.
Illegal entry SANParks spokesperson JP Louw said Kruger National Park rangers received information on Saturday, 12 September 2026, about two suspected poachers who allegedly entered the park illegally through the Pafuri area on Friday, 11 September 2026.
One 32‑year‑old suspect was arrested after sustaining gunshot wounds and was found with a rifle, while three accomplices fled, leaving behind another firearm.
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