By Staff reporter
PHALABORWA-A field ranger at the Kruger National Park (KNP) has been severely injured after he was trampled by an elephant on Tuesday.
SA National Parks (SANParks) spokesperson Ike Phaahla said the ranger was on patrol in the Pretoriuskop Section, in the southwestern part of KNP.
“The incident took place shortly after 8 am. Preliminary reports suggest the injured field ranger was on patrol with his colleagues when a breeding herd of elephants crossed the road in front of them,” said Phaahla.
“One of the elephants turned back and charged the field ranger, which resulted in him sustaining serious injuries. His colleagues managed to rescue him by firing a warning shot at the elephant, which ran off, and they were able to immediately call for help.”
A helicopter with a doctor and support team on board immediately responded.
The injured ranger was stabilised on the scene and transported by ambulance to the hospital for further medical attention.
