# Milk River Security and anti-poaching director, Schoeman van Jaarsveld has died after being attacked by a black rhino while on duty in the Eastern Cape. The incident happened at the Samara Karoo Reserve, near Graaff-Reinet, during a routine wildlife protection operation aimed at preventing rhino poaching. According to reports, emergency teams responded quickly but the 58-year-old Van Jaarsveld succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities say investigations are underway. Meanwhile, conservation teams have highlighted the dangers faced by rangers working to protect endangered wildlife.
Black rhino kills anti-poaching director Schoeman van Jaarsveld in Eastern Cape