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Kruger National Park staffer's son, 2, mauled to death by leopard

On Thursday KNP said the tragic incident occurred at about 8pm on Wednesday night at the Malelane Technical Services living Quarters.

"The toddler was only 30 months old. The incident took place at 8pm and the boy was certified dead by doctors at the Shongwe Hospital after being rushed there by family members." Mketeni added: "It is never easy to lose a loved one especially under such tragic circumstances, this is the risk we live with on a daily basis as we help conserve our species for the benefit of all. May the young toddler’s soul rest in eternal peace.

In parks like the KNP predators do interact with tourists and staff and at times it may result in species like leopard getting habituated to people and losing their fear.

 

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Why killing the animal?

The WILD cat did what a WILD cat does so keep an eye on your kids its their territory, peopel are just guests! Respect them!

How did this leopard venture so close to the staff quarters? Is the area not properly secured and safe from preying animals? How sad and tragic.

The staff should be kept safe from incidents such as this. Are their quarters not closed off or does working for KNP mean that you live amongst the animals. A child has died and an animal killed for being what they are, predators...

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