Tour guide was ‘demonstrating firearm was real’ to Canadian visitor (opens original article in a new tab)

A Canadian tourist was killed when a guide's demonstration of a real firearm accidentally discharged, leading to an investigation into culpable homicide and reckless handling.

• A Canadian tourist was fatally shot in Kruger National Park by a guide demonstrating a real firearm.
• The incident occurred during a bush braai hosted by a private operator near Phabeni gate.
• Culpable homicide and reckless handling of a firearm are being investigated.