Poachers arrested, 18 dogs killed
Poachers Arrested, 18 Dogs Killed
The Herald (Harare)
May 5, 2005
Posted to the web May 5, 2005
Tendai Pasipanodya
Harare
NATIONAL Parks and Wildlife Authority rangers have arrested three poachers and killed their 18 dogs for hunting game at Chipunza Game Park near Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens in Acturus.
On Sunday, the rangers, acting on a tip off, raided Musinje Farm and recovered five spears, 10 kg of buck meat, wire snares, two nets and a medical kit.
Enraged by the findings, the rangers shot and killed 18 dogs belonging to the poachers.
The medical kit consisted of thread, needles and traditional herbs, which the poachers administered to ease pain on injuries. The three alleged that they were working in cahoots with a resettled farmer in Seke whom the rangers are now tracking down.
They said that the farmer would drop them and their dogs at the "hunting ground" and return about two days later to collect the meat.
06 May 2005, 06:10
Use Enough GunWhy did they just shoot the dogs?
06 May 2005, 06:17
500grainsquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Why did they just shoot the dogs?
If they don't shoot the dogs, then the dogs will poach another day.
06 May 2005, 06:24
Use Enough GunSorry 500 Grains. I meant to say: "Why just the dogs?"
06 May 2005, 06:39
500grainsquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Sorry 500 Grains. I meant to say: "Why just the dogs?"
In hyena country, a poacher carcass would not last the night.
And everyone would be a winner!