NAIROBI, March 7 (NNN-KBC) — A 34-year-old man was trampled to death by elephants while on his way home in Lolgorian, Trans Mara South Sub County.
His remains were discovered by children heading to school, who alerted neighbours before the police were called to the scene.
Narok County Police Commander Riko Ngare confirmed that Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers had established that the man had been attacked by a herd of elephants from Nyakweri Forest.
“Body parts were found scattered at the scene. They were collected and taken to Trans Mara West Sub County Hospital morgue for preservation, awaiting a postmortem,” Ngare stated.
Following the incident, KWS officers and conservancy employees from the Mara Triangle have been deployed to contain the roaming herd, which consists of twelve elephants.
This tragedy comes just days after an 11-year-old girl was killed by elephants while on her way to school in Aitong, Narok West Sub County.
Addressing residents over the weekend in Aitong, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano reiterated the government’s commitment to timely compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflicts.
She emphasized ongoing efforts between national and county governments to mitigate such incidents, including the construction of additional water sources near the Maasai Mara to reduce wildlife movement into human settlements.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is home to approximately 2,500 elephants, which often stray into villages during the dry season in search of food and water.
Residents have been urged to exercise caution while herding, collecting firewood, or farming in bushy areas to minimize the risk of wildlife encounters. — NNN-KBC
