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August 21, 2026
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Amboseli elephant poisoning: Death toll rises to 18 as two farmers arrested

Amboseli elephant poisoning: Death toll rises to 18 as two farmers arrested

The elephants are suspected to have died of cyanide poisoning...

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The death toll of elephants in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem has risen to 18 following a suspected poisoning incident, leading to the arrest of two farmers.

  • 18 elephants have died, with one more under veterinary supervision.
  • A multi-agency team, including Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), made the arrests.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the elephants ingested cyanide, likely from pesticides sprayed on nearby farms.

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