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*8-year-old Boy Killed By Crocodile While Swimming In Runde River, Shurugwi*
https://www.pindula.co.zw/2019/01/24/8-boy-killed-by-crocodile-while-swimming-in-runde-river-shurugwi/?article

An eight-year-old boy, Jabulani Tatega, was recently attacked and killed by a crocodile while swimming along Runde River in Shurugwi. Zimparks public relations manager Tinashe Farawo confirmed the boy’s death. He said:

_This is yet another sad loss of life. We are losing lives to wild animals at a fast rate and I want to repeat our call to people living in or visiting areas with wildlife to always take precautionary measures to avoid such incidents._

_The body of the young boy was later found floating along the river and the matter has been reported to the police._

_However, human-wildlife conflicts are not only about crocodile attacks, but there are also other dangerous animals that people take for granted when crossing into their territories._

_People should also desist from herding livestock in game parks for this does not only put their lives at risk but can also result in diseases outbreaks._

According to reports, crocodiles killed 16 of the total of 20 people who died as a result of wild animal attacks in 2018. During the same year, nearly 200 people were attacked by wild animals that include elephants, hippopotamuses, lions, and buffaloes.

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*More: The Sunday Mail*

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