This archive report was first published on 24 October 2019.
On October 24, 2019, Lamu police lost a loyal donkey named 'Soldier' who had been used for transport due to the lack of road infrastructure in the coastal town.
The donkey suddenly collapsed and died at Kiwayu police post compound at 10am on Thursday shortly after returning from overnight grazing.
According to local police, a vet assistant was called to the scene but unfortunately could not help the animal resuscitate.
It was confirmed dead shortly thereafter, with no prior symptoms of any illness, suggesting that the donkey died a natural death.
