They were returning from school at that time
Lions killed three young children today near the Ngorongoro nature reserve in Tanzania , as they were trying to find animals that had been lost to a herd, police said today.
Between the ages of 9 and 11 , the children were returning from school and entering a forest near the Ngorongoro protected area in search of the animals, explained Justin Masetzo, Arusha police chief.
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“In that area, lions attacked and killed three children, while injuring another,” he added.
Located in northern Tanzania, Ngorongoro, a crater world-renowned for its landscapes and wildlife, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
