NATIONAL NEWS - A 69-year-old tourist from Canada has been killed in the popular South African Kruger National Park after a firearm was allegedly shot by accident during a braai.
This happened at a concession-operated braai picnic area near Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National Park on the evening of Wednesday, the SA national Parks officials said.
A private concession is an area leased from the government and managed by private operators, including safari companies.
The South African Police Service is currently on the scene conducting investigations.
A braai turns into a nightmare
It is alleged that the injured guest was part of a group booked outside the park that came in for a bush braai.
It was at the braai when a private guide to the concession accidentally discharged his firearm, injuring the guest.
This is a developing story.
Article: Caxton publication, The Citizen
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