A tragic incident occurred on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, where a 14-year-old girl lost her life after being attacked by a lioness. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the attack happened Saturday night at a private ranch near Nairobi National Park.

According to CNN, KWS spokesperson Paul Udoto reported that the lioness entered a residential compound by leaping over a makeshift barrier. It then broke into a house where two teenage girls were inside. Without any provocation, the lioness attacked one of them. The second girl quickly alerted neighbors and authorities.

Responding to the emergency call, KWS rangers and medics arrived at the scene and followed blood trails to the nearby Mbagathi River. There, they discovered the body of the young victim, bearing injuries to her lower back.

Efforts are now underway to locate the lioness responsible. Wildlife officials have set traps and launched a search operation. At the same time, they are working to bolster safety in the area.

Proposed measures include installing electric fences and implementing AI-based systems to provide early warnings when wild animals approach human settlements.

This incident has reignited concerns about human-wildlife conflict in regions bordering national parks. As Nairobi expands and human settlements grow closer to wildlife habitats, such encounters have become increasingly common and often dangerous.

Authorities urge residents living near wildlife zones to remain vigilant, especially at night, and to report any signs of animal movement immediately.

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