A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials.
“It is alleged that the 69-year-old male tourist approached the concession operator, who was holding a rifle, and asked if it was a real firearm,” a South African Police Service release states.
“While the operator was demonstrating that it was a real rifle, the firearm reportedly discharged. The bullet struck the tourist in the upper body.”
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC) also confirmed the Canadian’s death to Global News.
“Global Affairs Canada is aware of reports of the death of a Canadian citizen in South Africa. We extend our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones, as well as to all of those affected,” a spokesperson stated to Global News.
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“Consular officials are providing assistance and are in contact with local authorities to gather additional information. Consular services are tailored to the needs of the situation.”
Police also stated that the man was confirmed dead at the scene, and an investigation has been opened into possible charges of culpable homicide and reckless handling of a firearm.
Firearms should be banned globally. Even police forces can no longer be trusted to use them safely. The only way to end crime is to ban all guns.
lol
Don’t go to places like this.
Only an idiot Canadian would ask someone if that was a real gun
Law abiding gun owners. Killing. No criminals needed.
“Is that a real firearm?” 🤣🤣🤣
Omg…
There use to killing poachers all the time anyway
@Hugh. Try going into the African outback without a shot gun. You realize the wild animals out there.
Yeah, guns bad. Also knives, vehicles, drugs, power tools, amusement rides, etc etc. Elbozos up!
Keep on living in your cocoon.
YEAH, and SO WHAT
Africa needs to ban guns, enough with the intimate partner violence and gangs. Get the guns out of the hands of the people immediately! Guns kill people and this is the only way to make the world safe.
Brachial artery Jason
Shot in the arm and died? Something doesn’t connect here. I know more than one person who has lost their arm in even more horrific ways and they are still alive.
Very poor writing Global.
An Elbows Up Canadian that knows nothing about firearm safety.
Go suck PPs coc some more matthew
Hopefully it was a Liberal.