8-year-old survives 5 days in Zimbabwe park full of lions
An eight-year-old boy in Zimbabwe has survived five days alone in a wildlife park filled with lions, elephants, and other dangerous animals.
Tinotenda Pudu went missing from his home in Nyaminyami, a rural area near Kariba, after he wandered 23 kilometres into the Matusadonha Game Park, a wildlife reserve near the Hogwe River.
The boy survived by eating wild fruits and sleeping on rocks to avoid predators, local reports indicate.
Park rangers found him safe but tired.
"The ordeal Tinotenda faced was unimaginable for an eight-year-old. He was very lucky to have survived, and we are grateful he is safe," a ranger said.
The local community joined the search, beating drums at night to guide him back.
"We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the brave park rangers and the tireless efforts of our community," a local spokesperson said.
Describing the boy's survival as a miracle, the spokesperson added, "Above all, we thank God for watching over Tinotenda and leading him back home safely.”
