Four Found Safe A Day After Helicopter Disappears In Kruger National Park

All four people reported missing after their helicopter disappeared over the Kruger National Park on Monday have been found alive and unharmed.

The helicopter disappeared on Monday, 6 April, during an investigation launched after authorities were alerted to the discovery of a carcass within the park.

The aircraft made a safe landing in a remote area; however, the crew, comprising a pilot, two police investigators, and an environmental crime investigator, were unable to navigate the dense bush and were forced to spend the night in the wilderness.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli confirmed on Tuesday that the four people were spotted by a SANParks search helicopter on Tuesday morning after waving for assistance. All four are reported to be in good condition.

“The group, which includes the pilot and two SAPS investigators, along with an Environmental Crime Investigator, had safely landed in a remote area on Monday, but as they attempted to navigate through thick bush, they could not,” Mdhluli said.

“After spending the night in the bushes, they were spotted this morning by a search team using a helicopter from SANParks, as they waved for assistance.

“Following their rescue, it has been confirmed that all occupants are safe and in good condition.”

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