Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has issued a warning to communities in Gluckstadt, KwaZulu-Natal, following multiple lion sightings and livestock attacks. Residents are urged to report sightings and secure their livestock to prevent further incidents.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has issued a warning to communities in Gluckstadt, KwaZulu-Natal, following multiple lion sightings and livestock attacks. | Sten Nijssen on UnsplashEzemvelo KZN Wildlife has warned communities around the Gluckstadt areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal to be vigilant following lion sightings.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife spokesperson Musa Mntambo said: “There have been three recently confirmed sightings of lions in the Gluckstadt area, which is under the AbaQulusi Municipality. The sightings have been reported in the areas under Inkosi Zondo and Inkosi Zulu. Additionally, three cattle have been reported killed by lions in the Gluckstadt area recently.Three cattle were allegedly killed by lions in the Gluckstadt area recently.
“As a precautionary measure, Ezemvelo strongly urges all livestock owners in areas around Gluckstadt to ensure their animals are collected and kept in secure enclosures overnight to minimise the risk of attacks as lions become active at night,” Mntambo said.Mntambo said that on Friday, two Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s organised teams were sent to the Gluckstadt area to search for lions following recent reports of livestock being killed by wild animals believed to be lions.
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