Matusadona Game Park, Zimbabwe — Tinotenda Pudu, a seven-year-old boy, survived five perilous days in the Matusadona Game Park, a wilderness teeming with deadly wildlife.
The young boy wandered 49 kilometers (30 miles) from his home, relying on wild fruits for sustenance and using his exceptional knowledge of the wild to stay alive. Tinotenda dug small wells in dry riverbeds to access drinking water and spent his nights perched on rocky outcrops, surrounded by the roars of lions and the movements of elephants.
Community members, led by Mashonaland West MP Mutsa Murombedzi, launched a determined search effort, beating drums daily to guide the child back home. On the fifth day, park rangers located Tinotenda after following his fresh footprints.
“This was likely his final chance at rescue after five days in such a dangerous environment,” MP Murombedzi stated, praising the boy’s resilience and survival instincts.
The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority confirmed that Matusadona Game Park, spanning 1,470 square kilometers (570 square miles), is home to lions, elephants, zebras, and other potentially deadly animals.
Tinotenda’s remarkable courage has captivated global audiences, with many hailing him as a symbol of resilience and survival.
By Taiwo Olatinwo | January 3, 2025
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