Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has relocated 24 crocodiles after one was recorded freely walking in the streets of Malindi.
In a video shared by Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly Robert Alai, one crocodile was captured walking along the road in broad daylight.
The lawmaker raised concern indicating that it was a threat to the locals. He further alleged that crocodiles were owned by a British national.
“These Crocodiles roam the neighbourhood and are a menace to locals. Kindly intervene and stop before someone is mauled,” Alai wrote in a video that attracted over 49,000 views on social media platform X formelrly known as Twitter.
Following a series of complaints, KWS raided a private property where they found 24 crocodiles and 7 tortoises.
The officers then transferred the crocodiles to Nairobi where they are being preserved.
“KWS successfully relocated 24 crocodiles and 7 tortoises from the Malindi Crocodile Farm to Mamba village. Among them, 4 crocodiles, 1 Aldabra tortoise, and 6 leopard tortoises will be settled in their new home at the KWS Nairobi Animal Orphanage,” the authority stated.
“Your vigilance and support play a crucial role in preserving our national heritage,” KWS added.
