A Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger is nursing injuries in hospital after he was attacked by a buffalo.
In a statement on Wednesday, August 13, KWS said the ranger and his colleague were on a routine patrol in the IPZ area of Tsavo West National Park when they came under attack by a lone buffalo.
The ranger sustained an injury on his left leg during the attack, but they escaped the situation after his colleague fired a warning shot at the buffalo.
“During a routine patrol in the IPZ area of Tsavo West National Park, two rangers came under sudden attack from a lone buffalo.
“One ranger was injured in the left leg. His colleague fired a warning shot, driving the buffalo into the thicket and giving them a chance to escape,” read part of the statement.
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The injured KWS ranger was quickly airlifted to St. Joseph Hospital for medical attention and is in stable condition.
KWS wished the ranger a swift recovery and underscored the daily dangers rangers face in the line of duty while protecting wildlife.
“Such moments are a powerful reminder that conservation is not just about protecting wildlife, it is also about the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of women and men in boots who risk their lives on the front lines,” KWS added.
“We wish him a quick recovery and invite you to stand in solidarity with all rangers who protect Kenya's natural heritage.”
