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Canadian Shot Dead at South Africa Wildlife Park in Apparent Accident: Officials
SANParks said a private guide accidentally fired the weapon, and police are investigating the death of the tourist.
- On Wednesday, a 69-year-old Canadian tourist died following an accidental shooting during a traditional bush braai near Phabeni Gate in Kruger National Park.
- Preliminary information from South African National Parks indicates a private guide allegedly 'accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the fatal injury' during the evening gathering.
- Field guides in South African game reserves commonly carry heavy-calibre firearms as a safety measure during open-air dinners; the group had entered the park specifically to attend a dinner hosted by a private concession company with a valid permit.
- The South African Police Service is currently investigating the scene, while SANParks has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased pending notification of relatives in Canada.
- SANParks stated further information will be communicated once it becomes available and as appropriate, as the agency continues working with the South African Police Service to finalize details surrounding the incident.
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Ckpg TodayGrieving friend says Canadian shot dead in South Africa wasn’t asking guide about gun
OTTAWA - A Canadian man killed Wednesday in an apparent accident at a wildlife park in South Africa was not the one who asked a hunting guide about his gun, his close friend tells The Canadian Press.
·Welland, Canada
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Grieving friend says Canadian shot dead in South Africa wasn't asking guide about gun
OTTAWA — A Canadian man killed Wednesday in an apparent accident at a wildlife park in South Africa was not the one who asked a hunting guide about his gun, his close friend tells The Canadian Press. "I'm so devastated.
·Collingwood, Canada
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The incident occurred in Kruger National Park during a picnic
·Montreal, Canada
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The agency responsible for the management of national parks in South Africa reports that the incident occurred in Kruger National Park.
·Montreal, Canada
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