Fear as 2 are Killed in Crocodile Attack
The fatal attack adds to a growing number of recurring human-wildlife conflict incidents reported across the country...
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A crocodile attack on the Athi River in Makueni County has left two people feared dead, causing fear among residents of Mavindini Ward.
- Two people, a 35-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, are missing after the attack on the evening of May 19.
- The Kenya Red Cross Society and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) are involved in search and rescue operations.
- This is the first reported crocodile attack on the Athi River this year, though three people reportedly died from similar attacks last year.
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