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Residents of Matsulu in Mbombela, Mpumalanga are living in fear of wild animals attacking them. On Wednesday, four people including a child were attacked by a leopard. The community has now called for intervention from authorities.

. Somehow, wild animals find their way to the community. Three people sustained minor injuries, while one person is still in hospital. It is alleged that the leopard had been roaming the area for about three months.

Mamba elaborates on the incident and says, “I heard a roar from behind then I turned and pulled it to my front. It fell to the ground; it hit me with its paws on my head. It then bit my nose apart, it jumped and I started punching it with my fists.”The community bravely killed the leopard. One of the people, who were a part of those who killed the leopard, says the streets in the area have become dangerous.

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency say they were not aware of this leopard roaming in the community.

 

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Oh wow I wish to move to Mbombela 🥺

Ibulewe

Really? Why did they move to a protected area? Leopards rule there.

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