Namibia: Rhino Fatally Bumped in Etosha

16 August 2019

Omuthiya — A rhino was fatally bumped by a vehicle driven by an employee of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET). The incident happened about 10 kilometres from Namutoni on the road leading to King Nehale Gate in Etosha.

"It is alleged the driver of a GRN 30703 Toyota Land Cruiser, Welem Shikongo, was driving from west to east when he hit a passing rhino and it died on the spot. The driver sustained neck injuries and was admitted at the Tsumeb state hospital," stated Oshikoto police regional crime investigation coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Naomi Katjiua.

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