Gruesome Discovery: KWS Unearths Additional Human Remains at MMU Hyena Attack Site
The Kenya Wild Service reported that their team has found the remains of a Multi-Media University student who fell victim to a hyena attack during the night of Monday, February 5th.
The management conveyed in a statement that the Problem Animal Management Unit (PAMU) found the remainder of the victim’s body.
This occurs simultaneously with the initiation of an effort to repel hyenas from the Rongai residential area of Ole Kasasi and guide them back into the park.
Several hours later, students from the Multi-Media University took to blocking Magadi Road throughout the day in response to the tragic incident where one of their fellow students lost their life to a hyena attack.
As per the management’s information, the Problem Animal Management Unit (PAMU) found the remaining parts of the victim’s body.
Last night in the Ole Kasasi area, the victim, accompanied by two individuals, fell prey to hyena attacks. During the incident, the second person suffered injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital for medical care.
“The PAMU team promptly put down one hyena and proceeded to further launch an operation to identify any surrounding hyena dens. The veterinary team accompanying PAMU is investigating the hyena carcass, to ascertain whether they could be infected with rabies or other zoonotic diseases,” KWS said in a statement.
The remains have since been confirmed and family members contacted.
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The inhabitants have also been urged to remain vigilant due to the absence of fencing in the southern section of Nairobi National Park, which serves as a corridor for wildlife migration.
Additionally, the team expressed their commitment to staying on alert until every hyena in Ole Kasasi is successfully returned to the park, thereby reinforcing the safeguarding of its members.
“KWS urges all Kenyans to promptly report any wildlife emergency cases to the nearest KWS office or contact the Service’s 24/7 hotline on 0800 597 000 for immediate intervention.”
After the occurrence, KWS stated that its high-ranking officials convened an urgent gathering with Vice-Chancellor Professor Maranga and her team, along with OCPD Rongai. During this meeting, they addressed the upset students, and KWS detailed the steps taken to control the hyena situation.
The students engaged in protests caused a standstill in the usual flow of traffic on the bustling Magadi Road, leading to the intervention of the police officers.
Instances of hyenas and the existence of lions in certain areas of Ole Kasasi have been observed previously, prompting residents to seek assistance from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
Gruesome Discovery: KWS Unearths Additional Human Remains at MMU Hyena Attack Site
