Star-Tribune: Zimbabwe wants quick extradition of poacher [View all]

[Faryn Balyncd]

Zimbabwe wants Twin Cities lion hunter extradited with 'a bit of speed'

Meanwhile, dentist Walter Palmer said Monday that ‘‘every is just fine,” but he refused to disclose his whereabouts.
By Jennifer Bjorhus and Paul Walsh Star Tribune staff writers
August 3, 2015 — 8:52pm


A senior Zimbabwean diplomat said Monday that his government wants Eden Prairie big game hunter Walter Palmer extradited as quickly as possible to face allegations that he illegally shot a much-revered lion during a hunt last month.

Meanwhile, Palmer has not disclosed his whereabouts since authorities confirmed nearly a week ago that he was the American who killed Cecil the lion. Palmer, 55, did release a statement last Tuesday explaining that he thought the hunt was legal.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday that a representative for Palmer contacted the agency, which has begun its own investigation. The USFWS declined to give a progress report Monday on its efforts in the case. . . .





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