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29 Jul, 2015

Guides appear in court

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Bronkhorst and his co-defendant, farm owner Honest Trymore Ndlovu, who were arrested for illegally hunting Cecil, appear in court. The Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe, has revoked Bronkhurst’s license. Association President:

Ethics are certainly against baiting. Animals are supposed to be given a chance of a fair chase. In fact, it was not a hunt at all. The animal was baited and that is not how we do it. It is not allowed.

The proceedings are delayed because prosecutors are “making their assessments”. If convicted, the men face up to 15 years in prison in Zimbabwe. Later Bronkhurst is released on a $1000 bond.

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Ryan

A lion is a lion, you have to wonder how many other lions have this fate for money. Zimbabwe should be doing more to
protect these cats.

Carlos

You have to wonder if the guides will be held accountable too. I hope these guys rots in hell and pays the price for the rest of their life.

Frederic

Surely they will now be more prepared to fight for the protection of wild animals and the wild places where they live.