This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
On Monday night, a middle-aged man from Kyeleni village encountered a stray hyena on his way home from a local shopping center.
The beast, suspected to have strayed from Mt Kilimambogo's Ol Donyo Sabuk National Reserve, attacked the man, leaving him severely injured.
Fortunately, passers-by rushed to the scene and rescued the man, who was later rushed to Kangundo Level 4 Hospital for treatment.
According to Kenya Wildlife Service officer Polycarp Okuku, the victim is currently in a stable condition and is recuperating in the hospital.
Okuku advised members of the public to report any wild animals they see in their neighborhoods to prevent similar incidents.
Published on July 17, 2019, at 11:57 am.
