From NPR.

Flooding in South Africa has forced hundreds of people to evacuate Kruger National Park, a popular tourist attraction.

Many of those evacuated were taken out by helicopter after days of heavy rains.

The world-famous park, popular with international tourists, has also suspended day visitors. Aerial videos show fast-running water and camp buildings and trees submerged. Home to Africa’s Big Five — lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo — Kruger spans almost 8,000 square miles and receives about one million visitors a year. A spokesperson for the park said they were not overly concerned about the animals because they are adaptable and would move to higher ground.

The heavy rains have also caused flooding and destruction in areas communities around the park, where almost 20 people have died.