Adult female rhino killed by army gunfire in Chitwan National Park
Summary
An adult female rhino was shot and killed by army personnel in Chitwan National Park after it attacked soldiers during a patrol.
Key Points
- An adult female rhinoceros was killed by army gunfire in Chitwan National Park.
- The rhino attacked soldiers who were patrolling the park's Seri security post.
- 14 warning shots failed to deter the rhino before two fatal shots were fired in self-defense.
- The female rhino was approximately 24 years old at the time of death.
