POACHER TRAMPLED TO DEAD BY AN ELEPHANT AND EATEN BY LIONS

A man who was trying to poach a rhinoceros for
recovering the horn of the large mammal, in Kruger National Park, South Africa, was crushed by an elephant before being devoured by a band of hungry lions who left only his skull and his pants, reports The Daily Mail.

The accident occurred on Tuesday, April 2 in Kruger National Park.

Three of the victim's friends fled after the tragedy. They called his family who contacted the park administration. The search for the remains of the poacher has found only his skull and his pants.

A family of lions apparently devoured his body.

"Entering Kruger National Park illegally and walking is not wise, there are many dangers, and this incident is proof of that," said Glenn Phillips, chief executive officer of the reserve.

Local police arrested three of the man's accomplices with two shotguns and ammunition.

The three men are charged with possession of firearms and ammunition without a license, poaching and trespassing.

An investigation has been opened into the death of their accomplice.