CHIMPANZEE ATTACKS TODDLER IN KAGADI

By Innocent Atuganyira

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In Kagadi—-

A one year and 9 month old boy is nursing severe wounds at Muhorro Xavier clinic, following an attack by a chimpanzee in Karuswiga cell Muhorro town council.

The victim is Michael Owen, son of Maureen Kaahwa of Karuswiga cell Muhorro town council in Kagadi district.

According to Maureen, she was attacked by the chimpanzee which emerged from a nearby bush and grabbed the little boy.

The child sustained severe injuries around his stomach, arms and was rushed to Muhorro Xavier clinic in critical condition.

Michael Owen is the third child from the village to be attacked by a stray chimpanzee.

An officer from the Uganda world life Authority who spoke to our reporter on condition of anonymity, said the chimpanzees strayed into the community because of residents encroaching on their habitats.

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