A family in Kibaoni, Mpeketoni, Lamu County, is mourning the death of a 32-year-old man who was killed in an elephant attack in the Marafa area.
The deceased, identified as David Gichea, reportedly died at the scene after sustaining serious injuries when an elephant attacked him.
His brother, Paul Gichea, said David had left a farm at around 7pm before encountering the elephant.
According to Paul, the attack left his brother with severe injuries to his head, ribs and internal organs, including the liver, leading to his death at the scene.
The family has appealed to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to compensate them for the loss, saying their relative was killed in a wildlife attack.
The incident has renewed concerns over human-wildlife conflict and the safety of residents living near wildlife habitats.
