[NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS] Police condemn the killing of Limpopo parks lions and tiger
The South African Police Service in Limpopo have condemned in the strongest possible terms an incident of illegal poaching of protected species which occurred on a farm in Vaalwater outside Lephalale on Friday morning.
LIMPOPO – According to a statement issued by Police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, the owner of this farm was allegedly woken up by the his dogs barking hysterically at around 02:00 that morning and went to investigate. At the scene he found the cages where he kept the three lions and a tiger open. Upon further investigation he observed that one lion was battling to breath at the entrance while two others were already dead together with the tiger.
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The Police were summoned to the scene and preliminary investigations led to a piece of meat at the scene which suggested that it might have been laced with a poisonous substance. Forensic investigations will determine the exact cause of death to these animals, said Ngoepe.
The suspects in this matter are unknown and there is no arrest, however the police urge anyone with information that can assist in tracing the perpetrators of this incident to contact Warrant Officer Leon Moolman at 072 534 5383, Alternatively they can contact the crime stop number 08600 10111 or the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest Police Station.
