A press statement released by the Uganda Wildlife Authority on 10th April, 2022 confirms the death of a Colombian Researcher, Ramirez Amaya Sebastian who was killed by an elephant in Kibale National Park.
The release states;
“ A Colombian researcher identified as Ramirez Amaya Sebastian from Arizona University was killed yesterday by an elephant in Kibale National Park.
Sebastian and his research assistant both stationed at Ngogo Research Station in Kibale National Park were carrying out their routine research activities inside the forest. They came across a lone elephant which charged at them forcing the duo to run in different directions. The elephant followed Sebastian and trampled on him leading to his death.”
The statement further assures that Uganda Wildlife Authority staff in Kibale together with police in Fortportal have retrieved Sebastian’s body and regret the incident sending their condolences to the family and friends of Sebastian.
“UWA staff in Kibale, working with Police in Fort Portal, have so far retrieved Sebastian’s body for further management.
The unfortunate incident is highly regrettable. We have not witnessed such an incident in the last 50 years of Kibale National Park.
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the late Sebastian.
May his soul RIP.”
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