Three rhinos have been dehorned in a game farm at Kenton-On-Sea in the Eastern Cape.
A driver was taking tourists on a game drive when he noticed three rhinos in distress. He immediately reported the matter to the farm owner who called a vet and the police. When they arrived at the scene, the police noticed that one of the three rhinos was dead. Two rhinos were in a critical condition.
Initial investigation has revealed that the rhino were shot with darts. The horns were then removed. At this stage we are not sure what was used to remove the horns.
Police are still at the scene and an investigation continues. The two wounded rhinos are being treated by a vet.
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Three rhinos dehorned in the Eastern Cape
