It’s with great sadness that we learned of the death of ranger Kanyangara Muhima, who died after he was shot in the chest during an ambush by suspected Mai Mai rebels yesterday morning on the shores of Lake Edward. He was on patrol investigating the hippo killings that we reported earlier this week when his section was ambushed. His fellow rangers tried to evacuate him by canoe, but he died several hours later before we were able to get him to hospital.
His funeral will be on the edge of the Rutshuru River, at a very beautiful place called Mai ya Moto, that overlooks the Rwindi plains that he spent his life protecting.
We would like to raise $400 to help his widow and children. Please donate using the “Emergency Support to Ranger Widows” category in the Donate One-Time section.
7 Responses to “A Ranger Dies of Injuries”
Emmanuel, I’m so very sorry to hear about the death of Ranger Kanyangara Muhima. Please convey my heartfelt condolences to his widow, family, fellow rangers and friends. Iris
So sorry to hear the tragic news of Kanyangara Muhima. Our thoughts are with all who knew him.
So very sad. Please give my heartfelt sympathies to his widow, family, friends, and fellow rangers. Another great loss for Virunga.
This situation is totally unbearable. You can’t keep losing these brave men.. I’m so frustrated the way the Congo crisis is being ignored and something has to be done with these rebels. I’m so sorry for his family.
Deeply sorry for this tragic lost. All my sympathies for the family and the brave congolese rangers.
I know May ya Moto. It is indeed a beautiful place where stands a monument for the heroes of conservation.
May he rest in peace.
Love
Susana P (Argentina)
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