Namibia: Rangers Fight Off Suspected Poachers in Outjo Area Shootout
Anti-poaching rangers in Namibia's Outjo district engaged in a shootout with suspected poachers, resulting in one injury and one arrest. Authorities recovered hunting equipment and ammunition at the scene.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing conflict between conservation efforts and illegal wildlife trade in Southern Africa.
Anti-poaching rangers exchanged gunfire with two suspected poachers at a farm in the Outjo district on Saturday morning, leaving one suspect injured.
According to the police, the incident occurred at about 09h00 when two men, aged 30 and 45, allegedly entered the farm Kifaru and were spotted by anti-poaching rangers on patrol.
The suspects allegedly opened fire after seeing the rangers, who returned fire and injured the 30-year-old suspect.
He was transported to a hospital at Outjo for medical attention, while the 45-year-old suspect allegedly fled from the scene.
The police said a hunting rifle, two live rounds of ammunition, two spent cartridges, a knife, an axe, bread and chips were found at the scene.
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