Attack on Rhino Orphanage
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"What transpired the evening of February 20, 2017 when five criminals descended upon the once tranquil sanctuary of Karen Trendler’s revered Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage, is an extreme wake-up call to just how dangerous, unruly and catastrophic the rhino poaching industry in South Africa has become"
The national South African Police Service anti-poaching program, Operation Rhino 7, has impounded a vehicle and rifle possibly linked to the crime and arrested two suspects. Their work is ongoing.
"Countries need to work together to put an end to this, as long as there is a market for rhino horn out there, we will continue to see this” - Christina Pretorius, Communications Manager for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
"People are requested to pump up the pressure for the South African government to instigate change and regain control of the situation."
Original article: UPDATE! South African Baby Rhino Orphanage Needs Help After It Was Attacked By Poachers
Because of the increased attacks and poaching of rhinos, elephants and all wildlife, the Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage is forced to improve the security and anti poaching measures in place. They have released a wish list of things they urgently need!
1. Night vision goggles - $500 each
2. Binoculars - $70 each
3. Water camel packs - $50 each
4. LED heavy duty torches - $90 each
5. Patrol vehicle 1 x 4x4 - $10 000
6. Extra satellite Anti Poaching Base Camp - $5000
7. Black army knives - $30 each
8. Secure Digital Radio System - $7000
Besides this wish list, they also have daily running costs including fuel, training and ammunition.
Their emergency fund site can be found here: Emergency Security Funds For Rhino Orphanage
Thula Thula Official page: http://thulathula.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThulaThulaRhinoFund/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/THULATHULA1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thulathularhinofund/
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