Cape Town – A 69-year-old Canadian tourist has died following an alleged accidental shooting during a bush braai at South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park.
According to The Citizen, the incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday at a concession-operated braai picnic site near Phabeni Gate. South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The victim was reportedly part of a group that had been booked outside the park and had entered the reserve specifically to attend a bush braai hosted by a private concession operator. Private concessions are areas within the park that are leased from the government and managed by authorised private operators, including safari and tourism companies.
It is alleged that during the event, a private guide employed by the concession operator accidentally discharged a firearm, fatally wounding the tourist.
According to Lowvelder, Kruger National Park’s General Manager for Communications and Marketing, Rey Thakhuli, confirmed that the deceased was not staying inside the park.
“The guest was part of a group booked outside the park and only came in for a bush braai offered by a private concession with a valid permit to operate the facility within the park,” said Thakhuli.
Authorities remain at the scene as investigations continue into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
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Compiled by Glaan Sibuyi
