Canadian shot and killed in apparent accident in South Africa's Kruger National Park
Posted on: Jun 18, 2026 23:07 IST | Posted by: Cbc
A canadian river holidaymaker has been crack and killed in an manifest stroke at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.
South African National Parks (SANParks) said a guide allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm, "resulting in the fatal injury of a 69-year-old guest from Canada." The incident happened Wednesday evening, local time.
The South African Police Service provided further details, saying a Canadian man asked a park guide whether his gun was real, resulting in him being shot to death.
"It is alleged that the 69-year-old male tourist approached the concession operator, who was holding a rifle, and asked if it was a real firearm," says a release from the South African Police Service.
"While the operator was demonstrating that it was a real rifle, the firearm reportedly discharged. The bullet struck the tourist in the upper body."
The man was confirmed dead at the scene, according to police, who have opened an investigation into possible charges of culpable homicide and reckless handling of a firearm.
The Canadian, who has not been identified, was part of a group invited inside the park for what's known locally as a bush braai, according to JP Louw, spokesperson for SANParks.
"SANParks extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time," Louw said in a statement.
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