Human/wildlife conflict increases in Ngamiland

Thamalakane River has this year recorded its lowest level as it continues to go dry. Reports say other rivers in the North West District are also drying up; and the result is conflict between people who live near the river and the animals that live in water.

Deputy police officer commanding in Maun, Superintendent John Kelebeng, explained that they recently recorded a case in which a 30-year-old was attacked by a hippo while gathering river reeds used commonly as building material in the Boro area.