Attacks by wildlife often end up taking human lives. Only a few survive their attacks and return to life. Wildlife attacks are usually rare in one’s life. 72-year-old Zee Musili, a native of Kenya, was a person who survived an attack by a hyena three years ago. But three years following the hyena attack, Zee died following being kicked by a wild elephant.
The incident took place in the border area of Sao East National Park. The Kenya Wildlife Service informs that the area is home to many wild animals including elephants, tigers, lions and rhinos. The elephant attacked Zee while she was walking home. He died immediately following being attacked by an elephant. He was first attacked three years ago while chasing a hyena that attacked his cattle. Despite his injuries, See escaped unharmed that day. One of his cows was attacked and killed by a hyena.
But there are reports that conflicts between wild animals and humans are common in this area. The local residents have complained regarding this many times, but the authorities have not taken appropriate measures. After Zee’s death, people came out in protest. Police officials came to the spot following learning regarding the incident, but the locals protested by not agreeing to take Zee’s body following covering it with the Kenyan national flag. Finally, following hours of negotiations, the officials were able to remove the body.
In addition to wild animals attacking humans and domestic animals, incidents of destroying farms are also common in the area. The situation has not changed significantly despite the local residents setting up security systems including electric fences. Problem elephants are killed every year by the wildlife department. But wildlife conservation groups say this is not a permanent solution to the problem and will only lead to a reduction in the number of endangered African elephants. Estimates suggest that the number of African elephants has dwindled from five million to less than five hundred thousand over the past century. It is also pointed out that the reason for the decrease in the number of elephants is the entry into populated areas and clashes with humans. According to reports, due to climate change, there will be water scarcity in the forest areas and less food will cause them to move more into the populated areas.
English Summary: Man Who Survived Hyena Attack Trampled to Death by Elephant
