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Aug 31 2007

Back from Kabaraza

Published by admin at 11:22 am under Rangers, Threats

I just got back from the Patrol Post at Kabaraza where the ranger Rugira Sebuja Faustin was shot dead late last night.

On our way to Rutshuru we passed many refugees on the road who were leaving the area due to the recent fighting. We also found it difficult to buy supplies for the funeral as much of the town has now been evacuated.

At 11pm last night, Rugira heard strange noises coming from some of the rangers’ houses. When he went to investigate he was shot in the stomach and then died from his wounds.

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The other man to have been shot in the neck was not a ranger as earlier reported, although he was a worker at the camp. He is currently recovering at Rutshuru hospital.

Houses at the camp were looted, and so money was brought to help buy food and supplies for the rangers, and also to pay for the wake and the funeral.

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We will continue to support the rangers throughout this difficult time.

Rob Muir

Frankfurt Zoological Society


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11 Responses to “Back from Kabaraza”

  1. # STEPHANIEon 31 Aug 2007 at 4:51 pm

    YOU GUYS STAY SAFE!!!!!!! Without you guys all would be lost….Steph

  2. # sherylon 31 Aug 2007 at 6:41 pm

    Reuters has picked up the story: http://africa.reuters.com/top/news/usnBAN141081.html

    Yes, be careful out there because the news paints a horrible situation. Stay safe.

    s.

  3. # angelsirenon 31 Aug 2007 at 7:31 pm

    My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of the murdered Ranger. Am sickened by this news.

  4. # Lisaon 31 Aug 2007 at 8:03 pm

    My thoughts and prayers also go out to the murdered Ranger and his family. As well as, all the Rangers who put their lives in harms way every day. Lisa, California

  5. # Christinaon 31 Aug 2007 at 9:21 pm

    Yes, all would be lost without your dangerous work to protect gorillas. Take care of yourselves! …. I am so sorry to hear this terrible news.

  6. # Annieon 31 Aug 2007 at 9:28 pm

    Just awful…….so much killing in the world! It just makes me sick! This ranger will go to a better place whatever his beliefs were……..his family is in my prayers! Such a dangerous job these guys must do!

  7. # Mikeon 31 Aug 2007 at 10:42 pm

    Rangers: I am extremely saddened to hear this awful news. There is much evil and darkness in the world. Thank you for its light. Please accept my condolences. We appreciate the job you do and the risks you take. How can the world further help you?

  8. # Heather V.on 01 Sep 2007 at 2:37 pm

    My condolences to ranger Rugira Sebuja Faustin’s family and colleagues. I am so sorry. Please know that the Happy Hollow Zoo continues to work here to get the word out in the U.S. about WildlifeDirect and all those involved in protecting the park and animals so that you may get the help and funding that you need and deserve. Please take care, you are in our hearts.

  9. # Vanessaon 01 Sep 2007 at 3:49 pm

    We too will continue our support of the Rangers.
    Our prayers and good wishes to Rugira Sebuja Faustin’s family - our condolences to all.
    Vanessa
    Happy Hollow Zoo

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  11. # Carrie Leelandon 03 Oct 2007 at 7:21 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of this tragic and want to thank you you all for the tremendous and brave work you do. Ever since iwas child and watched Gorilla in the Mist I have been fascinated by these magnificent creatures and saddened by their plight. Thank goodness for you all

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