The victim, Isaiah Chitenje (48) from Chirundu town was
saved from the lion by people who made noise while throwing stones until the
lion released him. Kariba district police spokesperson Chief Superintendent
Misheck Ngorima confirmed the incident.
“A male adult was attacked by a lion on May 13 at around
1822hrs in the Chirundu area. The victim
was coming from Chirundu business centre and proceeding to Tiger Safaris where
he works. While on the way, about 500 metres from Chirundu Border Post, lions
appeared and one of them attacked him.
“He was assisted by locals who came to the scene and threw
stones after hearing his screams. The lion ran away. The man was taken to
Mutendere Hospital in Zambia where his condition is reported to be stable.
Human-wildlife conflicts are said to be on the increase
despite efforts by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to curb
them.
A fortnight ago, a man from Mahombekombe suburb in Kariba
was lucky to survive after being attacked by an elephant. A child was recently
attacked by a hyena in Masvingo and left severely injured.
He is currently admitted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
in Harare where he is battling for life. Newsday
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