Pilanesberg wildlife warrior dies after being attacked by lion Iavan Pijoos > By Iavan Pijoos - 08 February 2021 - 10:53 Kobus Marias of the Pilanesberg National Park K9 unit succumbed to his wounds after being attacked by a lion. Image: Pilansberg National Park
A wildlife warrior from the Pilanesberg National Park died after being attacked by a lion.
The park said Kobus Marias from the K9 unit and two rhino protection unit (RPU) staff members were laying a track for Marais’ K9 patrol dog when the attack happened.
“Unbeknown to Marais, a very thin and poor condition lion was probably lying in wait.