Rhino Attacks KWS Ranger While On Patrol
A Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger was injured by a rhino while on duty on Tuesday morning, August 5.
The event occurred while the ranger was carrying out his responsibilities, and the KWS team arrived quickly after being contacted.
The service, with essential assistance from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, arranged for the ranger to be transported to Nairobi for immediate medical care.
“This morning, one of our brave corporals was unfortunately injured by a rhino while on patrol,” KWS noted.
“We responded swiftly, and with crucial support from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, he was airlifted to Nairobi for medical attention.”
In a statement, KWS emphasized concern and dedication to the safety of its employees and the protection of wildlife.
“Our thoughts are with him and his family during this time. Kenya Wildlife Service remains deeply committed to the safety of our personnel and the protection of our wildlife,” KWS stated.
This morning, one of our brave corporals was unfortunately injured by a rhino while on patrol. We responded swiftly, and with crucial support from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , he was airlifted to Nairobi for medical attention.
— Kenya Wildlife Service (@KWSKenya) August 5, 2025
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This episode contributes to a disturbing trend of human-wildlife conflict in Kenya. Several other serious occurrences have resulted in Kenyan deaths.
On April 20, KWS reported the unfortunate death of a 14-year-old girl who was killed by a lion in Nairobi National Park.
According to authorities, the girl was fatally assaulted and mauled in the Savannah area near Nairobi National Park.
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It was alleged that the lion was from the park and had met the girl after entering a home area within the Savannah Ranch.
The witness stated that the attack occurred on Saturday, about 7 p.m., when she raised the alarm, resulting in a quick reaction from KWS rangers and rescue crews.
The team arrived at the location and followed a bloodstain, which took them to the Mbagathi River, where they discovered the girl’s body with injuries to the lower back.
In a separate incident last month, a man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants that invaded his farm in Kitui.
Rhino Attacks KWS Ranger While On Patrol
