January 1st 2024.
On January 1, 2021, a tragic incident occurred near the Shimba Hills National Reserve in Kwale, Kenya. Wardens on patrol noticed an abandoned motorcycle alongside lion footprints. After a short investigation, they discovered the remains of an unknown man in a nearby thicket.
Police officers from Kwale Police Station along with officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) were called to the scene to investigate further. They collected the body and took it to the Kwale sub-county hospital mortuary. A postmortem and identification process will be conducted in due course.
The lion population in Kenya has been on the decline for the past decade. In 2010, the lion population was estimated to be around 2,000, and a more recent survey put the official number at 2,489. Human-wildlife conflict has been identified as one of the main causes for the rapid decline.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the lion population. It is essential to ensure that these animals are protected and given enough space to thrive in their natural habitat.
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