Human remains found in Kruger Park believed to be of missing ranger

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SANParks on Friday confirmed human remains found this week could be those of a field ranger who went missing in the Stolsneck section of the Kruger National Park a month ago.

The body responsible for managing SA's national parks said items belonging to ranger Checkers Mashego were positively identified. A DNA test will ultimately determine whether the remains found on the scene were his.

Isaac Phaahla of SANParks said Mashego disappeared on November 17. A party that had been searching the area where he was last seen stumbled upon the items on December 17. “The items include what is believed to be human remains and SANParks equipment used by field ranger Mashego,” Phaahla said."[They are] combing the scene for any further clues that might shed light on what transpired,” Phaahla said.“Both environment, forestry and fisheries minister Barbara Creecy and SANParks CEO Fundisile Mketeni have expressed their concern for and support for the family in this very difficult time,” Phaahla added.

Mdhluli said the body and items were found not far from where the 51-year-old field ranger was last seen by his colleagues.

 

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