Namibia: Farmers Put Down Livestock-Attacking Lions

Omuthiya — Two marauding lionesses have been put down by farmers and environment officials in the Oshikoto region after the predators attacked and killed livestock near Oshivelo over the past couple of weeks.

The pride of lions reportedly killed six cattle, a horse and four goats in the Oshivelo area. "The lions were taken down by our officials on Wednesday night, as they have been declared problematic lions because they have been frequently escaping from the park despite being captured and returned," said environment ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda.

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