NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Some Kenyans protested Wednesday after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts described as… Conflict between humans and wildlife Due to the scarcity of vegetation cover.
An elephant believed to have killed two people has been shot dead in Kajiado County. The Kenya Wildlife Service urged calm and restraint.
“Initial observations indicate that the injured elephant sustained wounds consistent with spears and arrows, indicating a possible prior encounter,” the service said in a statement.
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Residents have reported an increase in the number of elephants roaming in the Uli Tepesi area of Kajiado District, which experts attribute to competition for resources. Kenya has seen below average rainfall during the current short rainy season.
Local authorities said the latest victim was a man who was attacked by an elephant while herding goats on Tuesday.
The Kenya Wildlife Service pledged to “strengthen prevention measures, improve early response and reduce the risk of future incidents.”
The Kenyan government runs a compensation program under which thousands of people injured or killed by wild animals have received millions of Kenyan shillings over the years.