Canadian tourist killed after shooting in South Africa's Kruger National Park
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Orsign-inif you have an account. A herd of Chapman's zebras in the north part of Kruger National Park in South Africa. A 69-year-old Canadian man is dead after a reported accidental shooting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, inside South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Photo by Wildlife WorldwideA Canadian tourist is dead after a reported accidental shooting on Wednesday inside South Africa’s Kruger National Park. The incident reportedly happened during a barbecue picnic near Phabeni Gate, which is east of Pretoria and close to the country’s borders with Eswatini and Mozambique, with officials saying the victim was a 69-year-old man who had asked a tour operator about their firearm. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors#sapsMP[POLICE PROBE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF A TOURIST AT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK]#SAPSin Mpumalanga is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a tourist in the Kruger National Park on the evening of Wednesday, 17/06. Preliminary…pic. twitter. com/0DPUAo5i3X— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService)June 18, 2026“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 Thursday statement from the South African Police Service said. “While the operator was demonstrating that it was a real rifle, the firearm reportedly discharged. The bullet struck the tourist in the upper body. He was unfortunately certified dead at the scene. ”Private tour guide reportedly arrestedThey said officers had opened a “culpable homicide and reckless handling of a firearm” case and would investigate further. A 36-year-oldprivate tour guidehas since been arrested, according toThe Lowveldernewspaper, and was still in custody. The victim’s name had not been released. Authorities said they were still trying to identify the man as of Thursday morning and contact his next of kin,The Lowvelderreported, although the outlet believed that he was travelling with his wife at the time with other Canadian tourists. RECOMMENDED VIDEOCouple murdered at park last monthAn email seeking a comment from Global Affairs Canada was not immediately returned. Aspokesperson for South African National ParkstoldNews24in a statement that they extend their “heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time. ”The death came a month after two South African tourists in their 70s were slain inside the park, News24 reported. Their bodies were later found in a remote area with multiple stab wounds. Three people have since been arrested for murder in Mozambique and Zimbabwe with South African officials seeking their extradition, the outlet reported. Sherwood Forest's iconic Major Oak has died after 1,200 yearsScottish crime boss Steven Lyons to face trial in Spain after extradition rulingJoin the ConversationEatToronto Blue JaysColumnistsToronto & GTASoccerThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more aboutcookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy.