{"id":100866,"date":"2024-11-20T23:20:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T21:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/victoria-falls-residents-zimparks-clash-over-roaming-buffaloes"},"modified":"2024-11-21T01:27:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:27:44","slug":"victoria-falls-residents-zimparks-clash-over-roaming-buffaloes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/victoria-falls-residents-zimparks-clash-over-roaming-buffaloes","title":{"rendered":"Victoria Falls Residents, Zimparks Clash Over Roaming Buffaloes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Residents of Victoria Falls are facing challenges coexisting with a large number of buffaloes that have been frequently seen in both high-density urban and low-residential areas.<\/p>\n

According to VicFallsLive, the buffaloes have become a common sight, with videos from residents showing attempts to guide them away using sticks and rocks, though the buffaloes remain unbothered.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, November 20, three buffaloes blocked the road on Jakaranda Street while feeding on leaves and grass.<\/p>\n

Despite concerns raised by residents, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) asserts that the buffaloes are within their natural habitat. Tinashe Farawo, Zimparks spokesperson said:<\/p>\n

I think we need to understand who is saying there has been a growing trend of buffalos in Victoria Falls for example. l think the numbers we have in Victoria Falls we don\u2019t have much problems with them and this is what attracts tourists.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a tourist town and one of the major draw-cuts for tourists is those buffalos. It is definitely their habitat that\u2019s where they stay in the wild.<\/p>\n

However, residents residents disagree. They say that the buffaloes are causing disruptions and may pose a danger to people. Said Khulani Ncube:<\/p>\n

We are working hard to make a living, and now we have to deal with these wild animals in our streets.<\/p>\n

In one incident, approximately 40 buffaloes blocked the road on Mkhosana Street near Kazungula Road while feeding on vegetables.<\/p>\n

Witness Trymore Ndolo told VicFallsLive that the buffaloes could lead to an accident if no action is taken.<\/p>\n

While Zimparks insists that the buffaloes are a tourist attraction, residents say their safety should come first.<\/p>\n

Another resident acknowledged the importance of tourism but argued that people\u2019s lives are equally, if not more, important than those of wild animals.<\/p>\n

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