Jeep drivers asking for bribes to enter restricted wildlife zones off limits

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Noah S.1585 rep2
asked about 14 hours ago

Our safari driver in Wilpattu asked for a 5000 LKR tip to take us down a path marked No Entry to get closer to a leopard. What happens if we get caught.

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Noah S.1585 rep2

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If caught by the flying squad rangers, the driver will lose his park license and vehicle immediately. As tourists, you will be heavily fined and immediately expelled from the park for participating in the violation. Restricted zones exist to protect breeding animals and delicate ecosystems. Refuse the offer firmly.

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answered about 13 hours ago
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Amali W.1890 rep1

I told my driver absolutely not. Getting a closer photo of a leopard is not worth contributing to corruption or stressing the animal.

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answered about 13 hours ago
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Ethan J.2225 rep2

Sometimes they do not even take you to a leopard. They just drive down a restricted road, pretend the leopard left, and still keep your bribe money.

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Nimal T.2710 rep1

The official tracker assigned to your jeep should stop this. If the tracker agrees to it, they are both corrupt. Report their jeep number to the gate on your way out.

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answered about 13 hours ago
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Rajan P.1390 rep1

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