The Zimbabweans, Honest Trymore Ndlovu and Theo Bronchorst, were due in court Wednesday, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe. Bronchorst is a professional hunter, the statement said.Rodrigues said Palmer was an American and gave his number and street address, but police were more vague. Charity Charamba, a Zimbabwe police spokeswoman, said police were seeking Palmer, "who might be an American or a Spaniard."The allegation is that the lion was killed illegally, Charamba said.In a statement Tuesday, Palmer, who runs a practice, said he hired professional guides who secured proper permits."To my knowledge, everything about this was legal and properly handled and conducted," he said in the statement."I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favorite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt. I relied on the expertise of my local professional guides to ensure a legal hunt."He said no authorities in Zimbabwe or the United States had contacted him but he would assist them in any inquiries.The hunter concluded: "Again, I deeply regret that my pursuit of an activity I love and practice responsibly and legally resulted in the taking of this lion." |
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