It is double tragedy for flood victims in Lamu county who have been warned of attacks hippos, crocodiles and snakes as heavy rains continue. The Kenya Wildlife Service has said herds of hippos, crocodiles and poisonous snakes are likely to be displaced and invade residential areas. In Lamu, over seven villages in Witu division, Lamu West, have been affected by the floods, with many residents reporting having spotted hippos, crocodiles and cobras in their areas. This poses a serious safety threat, with locals urging KWS to move with speed and have them removed from residential areas. Mwavita also asked locals to avoid putting up houses and homes closer to water areas because it makes them easy targets.

Source: The Star May 29, 2020 11:03 UTC