A trophy hunter known for killing large animals and helping others do the same has been shot and left for dead on the side of a road in South Africa, police have confirmed. Riaan Naude, 55, was the owner and founder of Pro Hunt Africa, a tour group that facilitates paid wildlife hunting trips in the country’s northeastern Limpopo province.
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According to local reports, Naude was found dead next to his truck on June 8 near the Kruger National Park. A Limpopo police spokesman told reporters that Naude was found lying on his back, with blood on his face and head. Story continues below ad “The deceased was carrying two hunting firearms, clothing, water, whiskey, sleeping clothes and several live rounds as if he was going hunting and camping somewhere around Sterkrevier as there are many game farms with wild animals in the area,” he said. the Lieutenant Colonel. Mamphaswa Seabi said, according to local media. 2:21 Outrage over trophy hunting sparks debate Previous Video Next Video Reports said Naude was shot when he pulled over to the side of the road while experiencing vehicle trouble. A nearby cattle herder reportedly heard the gunshot and saw a truck speeding away. Trending Stories
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A look at Naude’s Instagram feed shows the hunter and others posing next to large dead animals such as elephants and giraffes. Story continues below ad Trophy hunting – despite its controversy – is legal in South Africa. In fact, the country recently increased its killing quotas for 2022, to allow the killing of 10 leopards, 150 elephants and 10 black rhinos. Seabi told reporters that they are still trying to find the reason for Naude’s murder.
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“The motive for the attack and subsequent killing is unknown at this stage,” he said, adding that they have not linked the killing to Naude’s affinity for trophy hunting. Story continues below ad Naude charged his clients $350 a day to hunt game, $2,500 for a crocodile and $1,500 for a giraffe, according to Pro Hunt Africa’s price list. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
