Suspected poacher trampled to death by elephants in South Africa

A suspected poacher was trampled and killed by a herd of elephants at a South African national park over the weekend. 

Officials announced Sunday the death of the suspected poacher and the arrest of one accomplice at Kruger National Park on Saturday. They said that the deceased man, and his accomplices, were fleeing from park rangers when they unexpectedly encountered a breeding herd of elephants.  Three individuals, suspected of attempting to poach rhinos, attempted to outrun the rangers. When they realized they were being chased, the suspects left behind an axe and a bag filled with provisions as they ran away.