A Canadian tourist was killed during a bush braai at a concession-operated picnic site near Phabeni Gate in Kruger National Park last night, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Image used for illustrative purposes/Kruger National Park/Bo Passer/Pexels
Yusuf Abramjee wrote in an update on X, ‘JUST IN: Canadian tourist killed in apparent accidental shooting in Kruger National Park.’ Abramjee said the victim was part of a group visiting the park for a private braai hosted under a valid permit.
JUST IN:
CANADIAN TOURIST KILLED IN APPARENT ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
A 69-year-old Canadian tourist was fatally wounded during a bush braai at a concession-operated picnic site near Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National Park last night.
According to…
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) June 18, 2026
Preliminary information shared in the post says a private guide attached to the concession operator allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm, leaving the 69-year-old dead. Abramjee added that ‘SANParks has extended its condolences to the victim’s family and confirmed that the South African Police Service is investigating the incident.’
Incident at Concession Picnic Site in the Kruger National Park
A guest has been fatally wounded at a concession-operated braai picnic area in the vicinity of Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National Park on the evening of Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Based on the preliminary information… pic.twitter.com/JynzpK7iBV
— SANParks (@SANParks) June 18, 2026
The incident follows another fatal shooting in a national park earlier this year, when a Mossel Bay couple was caught in crossfire during an anti-poaching operation in the Kruger National Park, as previously reported by Cape {town} Etc. The tragedy renewed discussion around firearm safety and operational protocols in protected areas.
Article by Angelica Rhoda for Cape ETC
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