Prince William shares heartbreaking message after deadly attack
Prince William has shared a heartbreaking message after a deadly attack.The Prince of Wales, 42, took to social media with a message after an armed attack took place last week in the southeastern Niassa Special Reserve in northern Mozambique.Two rangers sadly lost their lives, one more is injured and a further two are unaccounted for.GB News understands that the welfare of rangers, who do so much to protect our natural world, is of huge importance to Prince William.Prince William shares heartbreaking message after deadly attackGettyThe statement read: "This attack is yet another brutal reminder of the immense sacrifices made by those protecting our natural world."The reality is that being a ranger has become one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet."My thoughts are with all those affected and their families. W".The "W" at the end of the statement indicated it was written directly by the Prince of Wales.Prince William and Princess Kate speaking with the General Manager of Mull and Iona Ranger Service, Moray FinchGettyThe future King also shared an official statement made by United for Wildlife, of which he is president.The statement read: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the horrific attacks on the Niassa Special Reserve in northern Mozambique and the tragic passing of two of the Niassa Carnivore Project antipoaching scouts, Domingos Daude and Fernando Paolo Wirsone."Our heartfelt condolences go to the families and colleagues of Domingos and Fernando as well as the severely injured scout Mario Cristovao who we hope makes a full recovery. "Our thoughts are also with the families of the two scouts that remain unaccounted for, we pray for their safe return and know the team in Niassa are doing everything possible to find them.Prince William's statement can be seen on his Instagram storyInstagram / The Prince and Princess of WalesPrince William, Royal Patron of Tusk and President of United For Wildlife, enjoying a joke with Edward Ndiritu, Head of Security at Kenyas Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in 2016Getty"Rangers are on the frontline of nature protection, and these devastating acts of violence are a stark reminder of the grave danger these individuals face on a daily basis. "This highlights the critical need to increase our efforts to support the crucial work of nature's guardians."We stand alongside the ranger community with all of our partners."
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