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ZimParks captures 3 Hurungwe stray lions

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ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed that three lions had been captured.

THE Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) last week trapped three lions which were part of a pride wreaking havoc in the Nyamakate area under Chief Chundu.

ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed that three lions had been captured.

“I can confirm that our rangers set a trap and captured three lions in Hurungwe. Of these, two are females and a male.

“The captured lions have been translocated to Chewore Game Park,” Farawo said.

“We encourage communities to file reports when they feel insecure. We want a win-win situation, where communities do not lose livestock, especially cattle, goats and donkeys,” Farawo added.

A local villager Thomas Mudika said: “At least ZimParks reacted on time although a lot of livestock including cattle, goats and donkeys were lost.”

Speaking last week about the incident, Chief Abel Mbasera Chundu said: “Traditionally, it (lions roaming the areas and killing livestock) is an indication that something is not right and we will do some rituals to help affected communities.”

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