The names of the fallen rangers: Surumwe Burhani Abdou, aged 30 years
Alexis Kamate Mundunaenda, aged 25 years
Reagan Maneno Kataghalirwa, aged 27 years
Eric Kibanja Bashekere, aged 28 years
Innocent Paluku Budoyi, aged 28 years
Prince Nzabonimpa Ntamakiriro, aged 27 years
All of the rangers leave behind friends, family, and colleagues. The thoughts of everyone at LCA are with the fallen rangers and staff at Virunga National Park.
Virunga Rangers are dedicated individuals who aim to protect Africa's oldest national park and its animals, including the endangered Mountain Gorillas, from armed groups, illegal poaching, and land encroachments and bring about peace and prosperity. The rangers are stewards of the Park, proudly dedicating their lives towards its preservation.
LCA continues to be the major supporter of Virunga's AirWing program. In 2020, construction began on a new hangar and ranger quarters near Virunga's headquarters to safely house the growing fleet of the AirWing's aircraft. A functional modern AirWing program provides the best possible tool to secure the park and reduce threats to Virunga's Rangers and wildlife population.
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