7-Year-Old’s Incredible Solo Journey Through Lion Territory: A 5-Day Survival Story
A 7-year-old boy was found safe after spending five days alone in Zimbabwe's Matusadona National Park, according to official statements from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). The boy, identified as Tinotenda Pudu, went missing on December 27 after wandering approximately 49 kilometers (30 miles) from his village through the Matusadona game park, an area known to contain wildlife including lions and elephants. ZimParks initiated a search operation immediately after receiving the missing person report. The search faced challenges due to heavy rainfall that obscured the boy's tracks. On December 30, rangers located footprints in the Sakata Valley area of the park, leading to the boy's discovery the following day. During his time in the park, Tinotenda sustained himself by consuming wild fruits and reportedly spent nights on elevated rocky areas. The local Nyaminyami community attempted to guide […]