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Roll of Honour
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Rangers Who Lost Their Lives In The Line Of Duty
MIKE MUSONDA - North Luangwa, Died 11th March 2022 Mike was part of the Nsumbu National Park Family. He gave everything he had to his job and his life. An avid runner, he represented Nsumbu in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge to raise funds for Rangers across the world He made the ultimate sacrifice to wildlife when he was tragically killed by an elephant while on patrol
DANIEL MUNSAKA – Mweengwa, Daniel was stationed at Mweengwa after his graduation from Chunga Wildlife Training School in 2019 Daniel and his unit were on a routine patrol when they encountered a suspected poacher. During the attempted apprehension, Daniel received serious stab wounds and a traumatic head injury
Despite being evacuated to hospital for treatment, Daniel succumbed to his injuries on 24th April 2022. He is survived by his wife and child and remembered for his bravery.
HAPPY KASONDE – Nalusanga
Happy trained as a Wildlife Police Officer in 2018 and obtained a certificate in Wildlife Management at Chunga Wildlife College. Upon completion of his training, he was offered employment with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, based at Nalusanga. On 8th July, 2022 he was escorting a school party on a game drive in Kafue National Park When they encountered a herd of elephants, a female charged towards them Happy attempted to resist the charge with two warning shots but the elephant got hold of him and killed him. Happy leaves behind a legacy of dedication and great sacrifice whilst protecting others
STANLEY N'GANDWE - Kabwe
Stanley was a Wildlife Police Officer, based in Kabwe. He was on patrol with colleague Jonathan Katengulwa in March 2020. Their Land Cruiser was suddenly ambushed by poachers which resulted in the instant death of Mr Katengulwa and the hospitalisation of Stanley He had several pellets removed from his body, but there were pellets that could not be removed which rested in sensitive organs Over time, the lead poisoned his system and his condition deteriorated. He died on 22nd November 2022, leaving behind a family.
