AR-News: (S. Africa) DA blames rangers for poaching

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Cape Town - Unwillingness on the part of Kruger National Park rangers to work 
on Sundays might be responsible for the "dramatic increase" in poaching over 
the past year in South Africa's flagship game reserve, says the Democratic 
Alliance. 
In a statement on Tuesday, DA environmental affairs spokesperson Errol 
Moorcroft called on the park's management to crack down on the poaching, which was 
"out of control". 
"Seven rhinos and six elephant have been killed in the north of the park in 
2003 alone. 
"Indications are that poachers use Sundays to attack, due to the complete 
lack of field staff on duty - clearly something is amiss. 




full story:

http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_1495542,00.html 
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