South Africa: Manhunt to Find Poachers After Lions Poisoned, Mutilated

Police outside Lephalale have launched a manhunt after suspected poachers poisoned and killed two lions at a farm in Vaalwater, Limpopo.

It is alleged that a number of unknown suspects cut the fence and entered the Kwaagadans lion enclosure on Thursday night, then poisoned and killed two lions before fleeing the scene.

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