One killed, another injured by wild animals in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro
Man injured by a lion in Ngorongoro
What you need to know:
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique tourist destination in which wild animals and people have co-existed for years
Dar es Salaam. One man was killed by a hippo recently and another injured by a lion in Ngorongoro as authorities report a rise in attacks by wild animals.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique tourist destination in which wild animals and people co-exist.
However, the government has raised concerns about the growing human population in recent years.
In response, the government has launched a voluntary relocation campaign to the Msomera area in Handeni District, Tanga region.
People who choose to relocate are provided with free land and a house.
Wild animals graze in the foreground, while a boy herds livestock in the background. PHOTO | FILE
"Residents of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area continue to endure difficult lives due to frequent attacks by fierce animals," said Ngorongoro area official Mr Bahati Mfungo.
He referred to the latest incident involving Mr Orkendenye Liarite, aged 32, a resident of Bulati Village, who was attacked by a lion while tending to his cattle.
He sustained serious injuries, and two of his cows were killed by the lion.
According to the official, the resident suffered injuries to his right ribs and face, and he was promptly transported to the Nainokanoka Health Centre for treatment.
In another incident, Mr Mfungo said, a resident named Kimirei Kuya, aged 26, was attacked and killed by a hippopotamus inside his own house.
The incident occurred in Esere village, Alaitole ward, where the resident was attacked and killed by the animal.
"These incidents are increasing day by day and becoming more vicious, resulting in the loss of lives among both people and livestock," he said, urging people to register for voluntary relocation.
