Lion attacks and kills 14-year-old girl in Nairobi in presence of another teenager

In a tragic incident near Nairobi National Park, a 14-year-old girl was killed by a lion, prompting a search operation by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Rangers discovered the girl's body near the Mbagathi River, and a trap has been set for the lion. Separately, a 54-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Nyeri County.
Lion attacks and kills 14-year-old girl in Nairobi in presence of another teenager
Lion 14-year-old in Kenya. (IANS photo)
In Nairobi, a 14-year-old girl lost her life following a lion attack, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announcement on Sunday.
The tragic event took place on Saturday at a ranch situated south of Nairobi National Park.
Another teenager witnessed the incident and alerted authorities, as per the KWS statement.
"KWS rangers and response teams were swiftly mobilized and traced bloodstains leading to the Mbagathi River, where the girl's body was recovered with injuries on the lower back," the conservation agency said in a statement.
"The lion was not sighted at the scene," the statement continued.
The authorities have established a trap to capture the lion and dispatched teams to search the area, alongside implementing additional safety protocols.
The KWS also reported that an elephant had claimed the life of a 54-year-old man in Kenya's Nyeri County on Friday. "KWS conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and continues to work closely with local law enforcement and communities to enhance the safety of people living near protected wildlife areas," the statement mentioned.
The organisation emphasised the need for increased funding towards preventing human-wildlife conflicts, including early alert systems and stronger engagement with affected local populations.
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