Mr Roger Gower, a former accountant who qualified
as a pilot in 2004 has being reportedly shot dead by elephant poachers in Tanzania.
The Friedkin Conservation Fund through its founder,
Dan Friedkin said Roger Gower had been tracking poachers, who fired on his
helicopter, fatally wounding him.
Friedkin said the organisation was "profoundly
saddened by the loss of our dear friend" also stating the organizations
commitment to honouring Roger and his work. “We are also committed to ensuring
that those responsible for this attack are found and brought to justice.”
"We believe that Roger can best be honoured by
redoubling our commitment to protect elephants and our priceless wildlife
heritage.
"This tragic event again highlights the
appalling risk and cost of protecting Tanzania's wildlife."
Tanzanian MP Lazaro Nyalandu, a former minister for
natural resources and tourism, said
in a tweet that the incident happened on Friday as Mr Gower
tried to locate a group that had killed an elephant in the Maswa Game Reserve,
which borders the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania.
He said Mr Gower had managed to land his
helicopter, but died before he could be rescued.
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