Rose Natyang, a resident of Ludwar Village in Tikao Parish, Orom East Sub-county, was attacked at around 9:00 a.m. on Friday while harvesting sesame in her garden. Her body was later discovered by fellow residents returning from nearby gardens after they found her hoe abandoned and searched the area. She had sustained fatal injuries after being trampled by the elephants.
Local authorities responded to the scene and transported the body to Kitgum General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Following the incident, Chua East MP Okoya John Calvin visited the bereaved family to offer condolences. He criticized the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), saying its response to human-wildlife conflict has been too slow.
The tragic incident has renewed concerns over increasing human-wildlife conflict in communities neighboring Kidepo Valley National Park, with residents urging authorities to strengthen measures that prevent wild animals from straying into farmland and settlements.
Credit ; AruaOneFM
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