According to SANParks Acting Head of Communications, Reynold Thakhuli, the rhino was spotted on Friday 28 February 2014, near Phabeni Gate in the KNP by visitors who managed to alert the authorities.
Thakhuli said a helicopter and Rangers were dispatched on the ground to locate the animal and by late Saturday it had still not been found due to the dense bush as a result of the recent rains in the Lowveld.
He said investigations are continuing and more information will follow as soon as the animal is located.
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For previous media statements on this matter please go to www.sanparks.org
Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications: Tel: 012 426 5170
Media enquiries:
Reynold Thakhuli: Acting Head of Communications, SANParks. Tel: 012 426 5203; Cell: 073 373 4999; Email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org
Ike Phaahla: Media Specialist SANParks. Tel: 012 426 5315; Cell: 083 673 6974; Email: Isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org
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