Rhino, calf and zebra electrocuted by collapsed power pylon in Tshwane

[schumi]

A female rhino, her calf and two zebra were electrocuted when an Eskom electricity pylon collapsed at Tshwane’s Rietvlei Nature Reserve.

The dead animals were discovered during a routine patrol on Saturday by Tshwane Nature Conservation officials, said MMC for environment and agriculture management Dana Wannenburg.


“It is unknown what caused the collapse of the wooden pylons, but one leg of the two-legged structure failed about 1.5m above ground level, causing the overhead electricity cables to come into contact with the animals who were below it at the time,” said Wannenburg.

More at : https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...trocuted-by-collapsed-power-pylon-in-tshwane/

 

[Creag]

 

[Mila]

After the Lions this must be a horrible blow. The workers and rangers at rietvlei really love the work and animals.

 

[lkswan747]

So sad, this really devastating for them especially after the Lion killings.

 

[Hemi300c]

Very sad indeed

 

[stefan9]

Terrible

 

[RonSwanson]

"“It is unknown what caused the collapse of the wooden pylons ..."
LOL.
Let me tell you what caused it: AA, BEE and corruption, useless bloated staff, proudly brought to you by the ANC.

 

[John_Phoenix]

Why is this farm / sanctuary being targeted?

Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is deliberate action... So I guess we're waiting for number three?

And it is always the innocent that suffer or pay the most