Poacher eaten by hunted lions

LIONS have mauled to death and eaten a suspected poacher in South Africa, leaving only his head to identify him.

The man’s remains, along with a loaded hunting rifle, were found at a private game reserve near Kruger National Park at the weekend, where animals have been poached in increasing numbers over recent years.

Police spokesman Moatshe Ngoepe said: ‘They ate his body.’ Officers are trying to establish the man’s identity.

The WWF estimates there are 20,000 African lions remaining in the wild.