Wildlife trophy hunter shot dead in 'execution' style murder next to car

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES Riaan Naude, who posted photos of himself on social media posing with the carcasses of animals he had killed, was found dead next to his vehicle in Limpopo

Riaan Naude was found shot

A wildlife trophy hunter has been killed in an 'execution' style killing in South Africa.

Riaan Naude, who uploaded images of himself on social media posing with the carcasses of endangered species like lions, elephants and giraffes he had killed, was shot dead.< /p>

Police said the 55-year-old was found dead next to his vehicle in South Africa's Limpopo province, known for its wildlife reserves, including part of the country's Kruger National Park.

Lieutenant Colonel Mamphaswa Seabi, spokesman for the South African Police Service, said: "The man was lying down with his face up and there was blood on his head and face."< /p> Riaan Naude posing with an animal carcass (

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Heritage Protection Group/Facebook) Naude was found dead next to his vehicle (

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Heritage Protection Group/Facebook)

Officers found a pair of shotguns, clothing, water, whiskey and pajamas in Naude's vehicle, reported.

Naude ran the company Pro Hunt Africa, which describes itself on its website as a "hunting and Eco Safari team" in the far north of South Africa.

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