A 14-year-old girl was mauled to
death by a lioness in a horrifying human-wildlife conflict incident near
Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed.
According to KWS, the tragic
encounter occurred on a ranch bordering the southern edge of the park.
The girl was reportedly attacked by
the lioness while within the vicinity of the property.
Details about the circumstances
leading up to the attack remain scarce.
Authorities have launched
investigations and promised to release further information soon.
In a separate incident, a
54-year-old man lost his life after being attacked by an elephant in Nyeri
County.
KWS acknowledged both fatalities, expressing
deep regret over the loss of lives and extending condolences to the affected families.
The wildlife agency has assured the
public that rapid response teams are on the ground in both locations to handle
the situations and prevent further escalation.
Human-wildlife conflict continues to
be a pressing issue in Kenya, especially in communities living near protected
areas.
Conservationists and local leaders
have called for strengthened mitigation strategies, including better fencing,
early warning systems, and community education programs.
KWS has pledged to work closely with
local communities and other stakeholders to enhance safety measures and reduce
the risk of similar tragedies occurring in the future.
