Prince of Wales is’ deeply sad “by a horrific armed attack in which two Nature Rangers were killed – while sharing condolences with families of victims

The prince and Princess of Wales are ‘deeply sad’ and have shared their condolences with families of Nature Rangers who were killed in an attack.

Tragically enough, two men died – Domingos Daude and Fernando Paolo Wirsone – while Mario Cristovao ‘seriously injured’ came across an armed group in the Niassa Special Reserve in Noord -Mozambique. Two scouts do not remain responsible.

William and Kate took to Instagram and first shared a statement from United for Wildlife, who founded the heir of the throne.

“We are deeply sad to hear from the horrible attacks on the Niassa Special Reserve in Noord -Mozambique and the tragic death of two of the Niassa Carnivore project Antipoaching Scouts, Domingos Daude and Fernando Paolo Wirsone,” it was.

‘Our sincere condolences go to the families and colleagues of Domingos and Fernando, as well as the seriously injured explorer Mario Cristovao that we hope he fully recovers.

‘Our thoughts are also with the families of the two scouts who are not responsible, we pray for their safe return and now the team in Niassa is doing everything possible to find them.

‘Rangers are in the front line of nature conservation, and these devastating acts of violence are a grim memory of the serious danger that these individuals are confronted with every day.

This emphasizes the crucial need to increase our efforts to support the crucial work of the guards of nature. ‘

The attack took place on April 29, then reportedly an armed group Attack Mariri Environmental and Skills Training Center and the Niissa Carnivore Project (NCP) Headquarters in the Southovern Niassa Special Reserve – in Noord -Mozambique.

According to a joint statement from both the Niassa Carnivore project and the Mariri Environmental Center, the attack as a result of a rebellious group comes.

“This marks a disturbing expansion of the current conflict in Noord -Mozambique in one of the most important protected areas of Mozambique,” said the Join release.

‘Our team and assets were evacuated from our camp on April 20 after an attack on the Kampbako Safari Camp by the same group on April 19.

‘Our anti -coaching experts were on site in Mariri to be present, supported by soldiers from Forcas de Defesa e Segurança de Moçambique. The attack took place between 5 pm and 6 pm. ‘

In the aftermath, residents of the nearby village of Mbamba were reportedly forced to run ‘the bush for safety’ ‘.

“In the past three days, our team has worked tirelessly to find and support affected personnel and community members and to bring them to safety for Mecula, the district capital,” the statement said.

‘We are grateful that the rest of our team is safe and we can offer them the support they need. We send our sincere condolences and relentless support to the families of Domingos and Fernando and to the families whose family members are still missing. We are all destroyed.

‘Our immediate priority is to guarantee the safety and well -being of all affected. Then we will rebuild our work and restart. Insecurity is deeply harmful – not only for preservation, but also for the livelihood of the ~ 70,000 people who call Niassa at home and tourism in the region. ‘

William In a different story post it added that the ‘attack is still a brutal memory of the immense sacrifices that are made by those who protect our natural world’.

“The reality is that being a ranger has become one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet,” he added. “My thoughts are with all those affected and their families.”

William has long been an advocate for nature causes and nature conservation projects – and has supported the employees who defend it.

Last week, to coincide with the visit of their Royal Highnesses, the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales announced his support for the Mull and Iona Ranger service.

United for Wildlife, made by William, will finance two crucial new Ranger roles and help ensure that the natural beauty of the islands is managed in a responsible manner, while nature remains accessible to residents and visitors through education and involvement.

Dr. Tom Clements, executive director of Conservation, the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales noted: ‘Rangers play a fundamental but often misunderstood and overlooked. They do much more than just protecting wild animals. They are educators, community supporters, researchers and scientists. They retain cultural heritage and help protect and regulate the sustainable use of natural resources.

“While we are confronted with increasing threats for our planet and natural world, the role of rangers in rural communities such as Mull and Iona is invaluable for protecting the landscapes and the environment to which communities trust.”

And in November William joined the Australian conservationist Robert IrwinThe 20-year-old son of the late Steve Irwin, for a walk in Cape Town, while visiting South Africa for the Earthshot Prize Awards, where he also spoke with Park Rangers, firefighters, volunteers of the mountain range, biodiversity experts and youth volunteers.

They told him about the diversity of Fauna and Flora and the work they do to protect the environment, while residents and tourists can enjoy the area.

William was met on his arrival by Megan Taplin, Park Manager for Table Mountain National Park, and they also went for a walk to discuss local biodiversity.

He also met Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Bathandwa Diniso of Cape Town City, a youth representative for Honorary Rangers of South Africa National Parks (Sanparks).

Elsewhere last year, the Royal also spoke about the importance of protecting animals in the Tusk Conservation Awards.

In a speech of four minutes, the Prince ‘Tonight warned a reminder that our planet will continue to be confronted with frightening environmental problems’.

He greeted the prize winners for the remembering of ‘us of the importance of life in peace with nature’.

And talking about George, Charlotte and Louis, he said: “I want my children to live in a world where swallows still migrate, Gorillas still live in the cloud forests of Uganda and rhinos still roam about the dry rankeland of Namibia.”

William also presented the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa to Nomba GNAME, the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa to Edward Aruna and the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award to Claver Ntoyinkima.

The Tusk Conservation Awards are an annual event that recognizes maintenance leaders for their pioneering activities to protect animals in the wild and supporting communities throughout Africa. William is the patron of the prices.

The prizes took place for the first time more than ten years ago in 2013, thanks to the collaboration between the Prince of Wales and investors, ninety.

The ceremony, which is being held in the world -famous Savoy Hotel tonight, has awarded three victors for their work in the field.

Speaking of the prizes, William said: “These prizes that mean a lot to me personally play a major role in our mission to retain the precious animals in Africa for his people.”