Canadian Tourist Killed in Accidental Shooting at Kruger

A 69-year-old Canadian tourist was fatally shot on Wednesday evening in South Africa's Kruger National Park in what authorities are investigating as an accidental discharge of a firearm. The incident occurred at a concession-operated barbecue picnic site, known locally as a bush braai, near the park's Phabeni Gate.

According to a statement from the South African Police Service, the tourist approached a private tour guide, who was holding a rifle, and asked if the weapon was real. While the guide was demonstrating that it was a real firearm, the rifle discharged. The bullet struck the tourist in the upper body, and he was declared dead at the scene. Police have opened cases of culpable homicide and reckless handling of a firearm.

A private tour guide has been arrested in connection with the death. South African National Parks (SANParks) stated that the victim was part of a group that had booked accommodation outside the park and had entered solely for the bush braai experience, which was hosted by a private concessionaire with a valid permit to operate within Kruger.

SANParks extended its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and stated it is cooperating with the...