- Two tourists were found dead in Kruger National Park after failing to return to their camp, triggering a search operation
- Their bodies were discovered in the northern section of the park near a river at Crooks Corner, both bearing multiple stab wounds
- Police say the Ford Ranger the tourists were travelling in is missing, raising fears of a possible hijacking linked to the killings
Investigations into the deaths of two tourists at Kruger National Park in South Africa are ongoing, as stricter security measures are being deployed to ensure the safety of all visitors at the park.
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The two tourists were reportedly murdered, with their bodies found in the northern part of the national park bearing multiple stab wounds.
An alarm was raised when they failed to return to their camp, prompting a search operation that led to the discovery of their bodies near the Luvuvhu River at Crooks Corner.
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According to police, both victims had stab wounds to their upper bodies, and the Ford Ranger they had been travelling in was missing.
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Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may have been a case of murder and possible hijacking.
One victim was identified as a 71-year-old man, while the woman’s identity had not yet been confirmed. No arrests had been made at the time of reporting, and the motive remains unclear.
South African National Parks (SANParks), in a statement, noted that a manhunt had been launched to find those responsible for the killings.
“The management of South African National Parks has learned with shock and sadness of the discovery of the bodies of two tourists in the Pafuri section (Nxanatseni North Region) of Kruger National Park on Friday, 22 May 2026,” the statement read in part.
SANParks also confirmed that the next of kin of the deceased have been informed, and the organisation will assist the families with transport to Limpopo, as well as accommodation and repatriation costs.
They further urged anyone with information that may help bring the perpetrators to justice to report it to the nearest police station.
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Netizens react after tourists are killed in Kruger National Park
Molopo Kgagudi:
“You should have published the bakkie; maybe someone would have spotted it and alerted the police.”
Peter Bets:
“I have always said, close the Pafuri gate into Mozambique and the Giriyondo gate as well. These are crime gates with little control. Use Komatipoort instead.”
Jennifer Fazekas:
“Oh no, this is so sad. Condolences to their family and friends. I hope there will be answers about what happened to these two tourists.”
Mark Dando:
“Shocking. This will further put our country under scrutiny worldwide. I hope they catch the perpetrators.”
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
