WATCH| SanParks Hunts Mercedes-Benz Driver After Reckless Driving Video In Kruger National Park Goes Viral

A video showing dangerous driving inside the Kruger National Park has sparked outrage online after it surfaced on social media. The footage captures a Mercedes-Benz SL500 speeding through the park, crossing a flooded bridge and racing around a sharp bend on a dirt road.

The clip was shared on Instagram by Petrus Janse van Rensburg alongside other videos from his visit to the popular wildlife reserve. Authorities have since launched efforts to identify and locate the driver involved.

SanParks Condemns Reckless Driving In Kruger National Park

South African National Parks, commonly known as SanParks, strongly criticised the incident and warned that such behaviour would not be tolerated inside protected conservation areas.

According to the organisation, the driver’s actions showed a “blatant disregard for conservation regulations, public safety, environmental protection measures and the authority of park management.”

“The organisation wishes to make it plainly clear that conduct of this nature will not be tolerated and will be dealt with the seriousness it deserves.”

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SanParks Searches For Mercedes-Benz Driver After Viral Kruger National Park Video

SanParks said all protected areas in South Africa are regulated under the National Environmental Management Act (Nema) as well as the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act. These laws ban activities that may damage ecosystems, threaten biodiversity or place visitors at risk.

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The organisation added that violations of these regulations could lead to severe consequences. Offenders may face criminal charges, heavy fines, imprisonment, civil claims for damages and further administrative penalties.

SanParks confirmed that officials are actively working to trace the person seen in the viral footage. The organisation has vowed to take action once the individual is identified.

“We are looking for this individual, and he will face the music,” SanParks.