Ashley Cain continues his exploration of global danger zones in this Tuesday’s episode of his BBC Three series. This time, he heads to South Africa to confront the brutal reality of rhino poaching, a crisis that threatens to push these magnificent creatures to the brink of extinction.
Cain immerses himself in all sides of this complex issue. He spends time with anti-poaching units, witnessing firsthand the efforts being made to protect rhinos from heavily armed poachers. He also explores the social and economic factors that drive young men in deprived communities to participate in this illegal activity. Joining men from KwaZulu-Natal on a legal hunt for bushmeat, Cain gains insights into their day-to-day lives and the pressures they face. In a tense and revealing encounter, he meets an illegal poacher responsible for the deaths of over 150 rhinos. He also speaks to a family devastated by the loss of their son, killed while hunting a rhino.
“Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone: South Africa” airs Tuesday, April 8 at 9:00 PM on BBC Three. It’s a hard-hitting look at a critical conservation issue, exploring the human stories behind the headlines.
