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Poachers kill four jumbos using poisoned arrows

KWS rangers at Tsavo East National Park look at an elephant killed by poachers and its tusks removed recently. Poachers are now using poisoned arrows to kill elephants and rhinos in a move aimed at avoiding detection. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

By RENSON MNYAMWEZI

KENYA: Four elephants have died of arrow wounds in the Tsavo Conservation area (TCA) in Taita-Taveta County.

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