JUST IN: Helicopter with four people missing in Kruger National Park found

A helicopter with four people, which went missing in the Kruger National Park (KNP), has reportedly been found.

Police said the chopper disappeared on Monday, 06 April 2026, during an investigation after a report was brought to the attention of law enforcers that there was an animal carcass that was discovered in the park.

Routine operation

Police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli said a search was sanctioned for the chopper.

“The aircraft, which was on this routine operation, had on board a Pilot and two SAPS investigators as well as an Environmental Crime Investigator.

“A report indicates that the team departed in the morning around 09h00 and did not return as anticipated. Some efforts to establish communication with the helicopter crew yielded no results due to poor signal, and it is suspected that the chopper could have been flying low,” Mdhluli said.