BREAKING: Kruger National Park ranger goes missing
A field ranger at Kruger National Park (KNP) went missing while on routine patrol along the Nsikazi River in the Stolsnek section on Tuesday evening.
KNP spokesperson Isaac Phaahla said on a statement that Checkers Mashego was reported missing by his colleagues after failing to arrive at their agreed rendezvous point.
Phaahla said the section ranger at Stolsnek and his ranger corps initiated a thorough search through the night and intensified at first light on to the morning of Wednesday, 18 November with the support of a SANParks helicopter, K9 and extra Rangers.
He said at the time Mashego went missing, he was in his full ranger uniform and had his rifle, cell phone and radio.
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“SANParks officials have notified his family and are currently in contact with them to provide any further support required. The incident was reported to the SAPS who have registered a missing person’s enquiry at the Skukuza Police Station,” said the KNP managing executive, Gareth Coleman.
SANParks will continue with their efforts and leave no stone unturned in the search for the field ranger.
Should anyone be able to provide any information relating to the whereabouts of the missing field ranger, they can contact either their nearest police station, Skukuza police station or SANParks MAJOC Emergency Call Centre on 013-735-0197 or 076-801-9679.
