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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has called upon community members to exercise extreme caution and guard against potential attacks by wild animals.<\/p>\n

The alert follows a series of tragic incidents in the Kavango East region, where crocodile attacks claimed the lives of two individuals within this month.<\/p>\n

The first tragedy occurred on 01 January 2024 in Shikoro village, where a female resident, Mudi Muhembo, was reported to have been fatally attacked by a crocodile while fetching water.<\/p>\n

The second incident unfolded on 04 January 22024 in the Mutjiku area, claiming the life of 17-year-old Bunewero Peter Kuwananayo, who was also attacked while collecting water from the river.<\/p>\n

Expressing deep regret, the Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, disclosed that a comprehensive investigation is underway to understand the circumstances surrounding these distressing events.<\/p>\n

He said Muitjiku, one of the affected villages, had received a fully equipped borehole funded through the Game Product Trust Fund for Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, specifically addressing crocodile encounters.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the severity of the issue, Muyunda said a 50-year-old Namibian man suffered severe injuries in a hippo attack in Marema village, Kavango West, on 13 December 2023, and is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, a 9-year-old Namibian child was reportedly attacked by a crocodile on the Angolan side of the river.<\/p>\n

The victim, who had visited his grandmother in Angola, was with three other children when the incident occurred.<\/p>\n

Ministry officials are actively involved in the search operation, emphasizing the precarious nature of activities along riverbanks.<\/p>\n

Muyunda, underscored the gravity of the situation, stating, \u201cThese are risky times to engage in activities along our river line. Caution must be taken at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Moreover, he said the Ministry is collaborating with relevant authorities to provide potable water points in affected communities, aiming to mitigate the risks associated with human-wildlife conflicts.<\/p>\n

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