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National Parks Ranger killed by elephant
09 Dec 2013 at 17:17hrs | Views
A 49-year-old Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority ranger was killed by an elephant on Friday last week while on patrol at Rifa Education Camp in Chirundu. Mashonaland West Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Clemence Mabweazara confirmed the incident.
He identified the deceased as Mukusa Mathews. Inspector Mabweazara said Mathews and Muphin Chirisa were on patrol when they were visited by the now deceased's niece, Catherine Muzeza.
They took Muzeza home and on their way back they encountered a herd of elephants. One of the elephants charged towards the rangers who were armed with AK47 rifles.
Mathews fired a shot in the air to stop it. The elephant did not stop. It attacked Mathews breaking his skull and legs. He died instantly.
Chirisa escaped unhurt and reported the matter at Chirundu National Parks. Police were informed and took Mathews' body to Karoi Hospital Mortuary.
He identified the deceased as Mukusa Mathews. Inspector Mabweazara said Mathews and Muphin Chirisa were on patrol when they were visited by the now deceased's niece, Catherine Muzeza.
They took Muzeza home and on their way back they encountered a herd of elephants. One of the elephants charged towards the rangers who were armed with AK47 rifles.
Mathews fired a shot in the air to stop it. The elephant did not stop. It attacked Mathews breaking his skull and legs. He died instantly.
Chirisa escaped unhurt and reported the matter at Chirundu National Parks. Police were informed and took Mathews' body to Karoi Hospital Mortuary.
Source - herald
