Chapter 166

Ric and Dante arrived at the park shortly after sunrise the next morning, hoping to miss the influx of day trippers. The off-road vehicle Craig arranged for was waiting and the man standing beside it handed over the key and a thick folder.

"Maps of the park," he explained.

Ric took the folder, though he'd already downloaded the various maps of the park to the tablets he and Dante carried.

"And a few articles that explain some of the areas in-depth," the man added. He looked from one to the other. "I don't suppose I'll get an answer, but does this have anything to do with the body the rangers found here?"

Dante shrugged. "Let's just say we're out to check the trail for our friends. Thanks for delivering this here."

"You can only go so far on wheels," the man cautioned.

"We know."

Ric reached into their SUV and took out a Browning Mark II safari rifle, the latest addition to their arsenal. They'd chosen it because its stopping power could take down an elephant.