Three suspected poachers killed in Kenya
Elephant poaching in KenyaNovember 2010. Three suspected poachers have been shot dead in Kenya in two separate incidents after the killing of five elephants, the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) has revealed. Kenya Wildlife Service rangers shot two poachers and arrested another in the southeast of Kenya, as well as recovering two assault rifles and seven elephant tusks.
Meru National Park
KWS rangers in Meru National Park shot dead one poacher. "The suspects had shot dead an elephant and were hacking off the tusks with axes when the KWS rangers ambushed them," KWS said. "A major operation is underway to arrest other suspects who escaped. They are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries."
KWS rangers in Meru National Park shot dead one poacher. "The suspects had shot dead an elephant and were hacking off the tusks with axes when the KWS rangers ambushed them," KWS said. "A major operation is underway to arrest other suspects who escaped. They are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries."
One ranger was wounded in the firefight and is now recovering in hospital.
Some GOOD news for a change!
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