News Article: Suspected rhino poacher killed by elephant then eaten by lions

Bamaro · Apr 7, 2019

Park authorities in South Africa said they recovered the remains of a suspected rhino poacher they believe was killed by an elephant before his remains were devoured by a pride of lions earlier this week.

In a statement released by South African National Parks on Friday, the park service said the family of the victim said they were informed of his death by his alleged accomplices.
The family said they were told the victim had been "killed by an elephant" while he and his alleged accomplices were in Kruger National Park, which is located in northeastern South Africa and is one of Africa's largest game reserves, to poach rhino on Tuesday.

The family then notified local police, who arranged a search party shortly thereafter, the park service said.

"During this search, which was boosted with a further compliment of Field Rangers, the remains of a body were discovered," the park service said. "Indications found at the scene suggested that a pride of lions had devoured the remains leaving only a human skull and a pair of pants."

Karma!

CrimsonTheory · Apr 7, 2019

I would not wish that kind of end for anybody, but considering the victim was a poacher, I have no sympathy.

So good for the animals to get some form a revenge.

rgw · Apr 7, 2019

Well that is almost poetic

selmaborntidefan · Apr 7, 2019

Assuming it's even true.

His buddies may well have murdered him and fed him to lions and then made up the story - there's no body for an autopsy.

81usaf92 · Apr 7, 2019

selmaborntidefan said:
Assuming it's even true.

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Yeah that's a good point. It seems like those " A suspected jaywalker got hit by a moped, fell down a sewer, and was devoured by an alligator " kinda story. When too many perfect things happen you kinda question the accuracy. Usually point 1 is true, point 2 is kinda true, but point 3 is almost entirely false.

crimsonaudio · Apr 7, 2019

While this does sound like one of those made-up headlines, it's quite satisfying nonetheless.

4Q Basket Case · Apr 7, 2019

I don't know if it's true or not.

But if it isn't, it should be.

Jon · Apr 8, 2019

I love the Animal wins stories. Don't care if it's a poacher or just a dude out in the woods hunting deer. Always satisfying to see the reversal take place.

rolltide_21 · Apr 8, 2019

selmaborntidefan said:
Assuming it's even true.

His buddies may well have murdered him and fed him to lions and then made up the story - there's no body for an autopsy.

Thought this myself.

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DzynKingRTR · Apr 8, 2019

He owed the elephant money. You don't mess with elephants, they will beat you and then feed you to lions.

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