Kruger Park news: A hyena bites employee

A hyena had to be euthanised at the Kruger National Park after it bit an employee on her arm while sleeping at the Berg en Daal staff living quarters.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK EMPLOYEE BITTEN BY HYENA

In a post by the park on social media, management confirmed the incident.

“The staff member was stabilised after the incident and rushed to the hospital for further medical attention.

“The Section Ranger and his team then went on a search for the hyena, which regrettably had to be euthanised.”- the Park said.

THE HYENA HAD TO BE EUTHANISED AFTER THE BITE

It furthermore said the latest reports are that the employee is stable, and management wishes her a speedy recovery.

Last year, a senior SANParks manager was stormed and killed by a hippo in the park.

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According to spokesperson Isaac Phaahla the senior manager, Kobus de Wet, was stormed and killed by a hippo while camping in the Kruger National Park in August.

HERE ARE SOME EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN VISITING THE PARK

De Wet was a senior manager in the Environmental Crime Investigative Unit (ECI) based at Groenkloof in Pretoria.

If you are visiting the Kruger National Park, quick access to essential emergency numbers is paramount.

In this comprehensive guide, we bring you a curated list of must-have contacts that can make all the difference in times of need.

Stay prepared, stay safe, and make the most of this joyful time without compromising your well-being.

KEEP THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS NEARBY

Here are the emergency numbers that you need: 

• Kruger National Park Emergency Hotline: 013 7354325 or 013 7350197 or 076 8019679
• Counter poaching hotline: 0800 205005
• Crime line: SMS 32211 or call 08600 10111

Other number you should also have:

• Police: 013 735 9000 / 10111
• Crime Stop (report criminal activity anonymously): 08600 10111
• Ambulance: / 10177 or 1022
• Doctors: 013 735 5638
• Clinic: 013 750 6000
• Hospital: 013 759 0500
• Pharmacy: 051 432 0309
• ER24 : 084 124
• Netcare 911: 082 911
• Fire Department: 013 753 3331
• Life Line : 086 132 2322
• Snake/Scorpion/Spider Bite Hotline: 021 931 6129
• Mobile phone emergency number: 112
• South African Tourism helpline: 083 123 6789
• Arrive Alive Call Centre: 0861 400 800