Brave Maasai Kills Lion with Club
The report states that the Masai man was walking home on Saturday evening (17th Nov) when he was confronted by the lion. He struggled with the beast for half an hour before he finally killed it. Unfortunately, hyenas emerged from the bush after he killed the lion and started attacking him.
He sustained serious injuries and the doctors at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya where he is admitted say he will need extensive re constructive surgery. Both of his hands have been bitten off from the wrists and his toes severed.
He was rescued by a passing motorist who heard his screams and rushed in to help him. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital (Maralal Hospital) before being airlifted to Nairobi for specialized treatment.
Update: We called the hospital to get more information about his condition and we have been sadly informed that he succumbed to his injuries and passed away on Monday morning (19th Nov).
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December 19th, 2007 14:43
hey its jake dosnt it stink this poor lion was clubed and killed i love lions there so cool arnt they see ya jake.
ps: i bet that was so cool i love the lions there so cool peace out bye
December 20th, 2007 07:58
jake..not necessarily..i myself will kill the lion if it comes after me. In as much as i love lions i will not just sit there and let it devour me..actually i think what the man did was very courageous..how many people can stand against a full grown lion?