CONSERVATION NEWS
Incident Report: Illegal Fishing - Suspect apprehended
Suspected poacher: Elemiya Zimba, Aged 35 from the Nsefu Chiefdom in the Mambwe District
Area of arrest: Mulusha Ngomwa
The above named fisherman was recently apprehended for illegal fishing activities, in Nsefu Park. Rangers, tasked with protecting the park's biodiversity, found the individual using unauthorized methods that threatened local fish populations and ecosystems.
Our Ranger Team confiscated the fishing gear and issued a warning, emphasizing the importance of conservation and the legal implications of poaching.
Note: The suspect has been in custody previously, at DNPW Chizombo.
Local School Kids go on Game Drives!
Local School Kids go on Game Drives!
Nsefu Wildlife and Zikomo Safari work with the 10 schools in the Nsefu Chiefdom, each with their on Conservation Clubs, to provide game drives so that the local students can experience wildlife in their region.
Many of the schools are a couple hours drive from Zikomo Safari, so the safaris are done in groups from each area!
Learn more about Zikomo Safari: https://www.zikomosafari.com/
Help support Nsefu Wildlife's education program: https://nsefu.org/education-program
Incident Report: Poacher Arrested
Date: 10/19/2024
Location: Chipako area, within Upper Lupande Game Management Area (GMA).
Suspect arrested: Shadreck Nyalenda, age 45 is a bonafide resident of Chief Mushawa.
A poaching incident was reported by one of our reliable female informers, resulting in the arrest of one suspect. Unfortunately seven other suspected poachers escaped. The arrested individual was found in possession of a muzzleloader rifle and buffalo meat, indicating illegal hunting activities. The rangers also destroyed a meat drying rack used by the suspected poachers.
Note: A Muzzleloader Rifle is a firearm commonly used for hunting.
The 4th Annual A Toast for Tusks!
Nsefu Wildlife would like to thank everyone who came out to the 4th Annual A Toast for Tusks, on Sunday, October 13th at Koi Zen Cellars.
We hope everyone had a wonderful time and we are so grateful for your belief in our mission and the amazing feedback and thank you for donating generously!
A special thanks goes out to Lisa Miller at Koi Zen Cellars Craft Winery for hosting us, and Extraordinary Grazing Table for providing the food! We'd also like to thank Susan Lasky and Francesca Sugahara for volunteering!
We would also like to thank our wonderful Team Nsefu Wildlife for their incredible work. The silent auctions were gorgeous. Thank you for wanting to help us fight extinction in Africa.
We are working hard so you, your kids, and your grandkids can see these beautiful animals in the wild. It’s their world too!
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Check out the photos and a short video from the event, provided by Hebble Productions.
Incident Report: Elephant Poached
Date: 9/14/2024
Location: Katapila - Upper Lupande Game Management Area (GMA).
On September 14, 2024, an elephant poaching occurred in Upper Lupande Game Management Area. The incident involved the illegal killing of an elephant
Details:
The poached elephant, was discovered near Mwanjabantu village with its tusk intact while other parts were removed, and was most likely killed between 1:40am and 2:00am.
Traces of poachers were found at the scene, including a knife as well as footprint tracks leading away from site. The preliminary examination indicates that the elephant was shot with a high caliber .375 rifle.
The elephant may have been poached for meat in exchange for mealie meals.
Actions Taken:
The Principal Park Rangers from the Department of National Parks & Wildlife (DNPW) and other law enforcement authorities were immediately notified of the incident. A specialized combined investigation team has been dispatched to gather evidence and conduct a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The carcass was taken away to the DNPW for the further examinations.
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES OF POACHED ELEPHANT BELOW
