The bloody death of a poacher in South Africa: trampled by an elephant and devoured by a flock of lions

A poacher managed to sneak into the vast Kruger National Park in South Africa to attack a rhinoceros and tear off its horns. But his illegal crossing has ended in a bloody way. L & # 39; man he was trampled by an elephant and a flock of lions devoured his remains.

The victim entered the reserve with three accomplices, who managed to escape and warn his family of what had happened. Immediately, they contacted the park rangers to search for their bodies.

Last Thursday again, the authorities found near the "crocodile bridge" the few vestiges that remained of the man: his skull and broken pants. And they took advantage of this tragic episode to warn the rest of the hunters of the consequences of this type of crime.

"Entering the park illegally and on foot is not prudent; There are many dangers and what happened is an example, "said site director Glenn Phillips.

The victim's accomplices were arrested by the local police and kidnapped two rifles and ammunition. According to the spokesman of the force, Leonard Hlathi, the suspects face accusations of possession of firearms without a license, plot for poaching and intrusion.