Imire Rhino poaching - update
 

Many recall the tragic poaching at Imire in Zim: to refresh memories please read the full article here:

<b>http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=1389</b>

Johnny Rodrigues of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force writes in his latest newsletter:

<i>We now have pleasure in announcing that 4 men have been arrested and have been sentenced to 28 years in prison.

The men are soldiers in the Zimbabwean army and were responsible for the deaths of 17 rhino this year, including the 3 that were shot recently at Chivero National Park. Two Chinese men were allegedly behind the poaching, one of whom immediately flew back to China upon the arrest of the poachers. The other one has disappeared. </i>

To read the full newsletter click here:

<b>http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=2749</b>

Matt

Thanks for the information Matt.

Also thanks for your recent contribution on hippos, I am working my way to that thread but I am catching up on Tanya's website!

Den

John Travers of Imire has published a letter of thanks for the help catching the poachers and with supplies for Tatenda - read it here:

<b>http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=2775</b>

Such an adorable picture! A must click!

These folks are truly dedicated and hard working making a difference.

Thanks again and to many thanks to ST Ross for the original post over there. It was the perfect thread to select on my break.

Den

Wow, now that belongs on cuteoverload.com.

Thanks again, Matt, for updating us.