Zimbabwean Boy Survives 5 Days in Lion-Filled Game Park

Seven-year-old Tinotenda Pudu endured harsh terrain, wild animals, and extreme conditions before being rescued by park rangers.

Tinotenda Pudu, a seven-year-old boy, wandered 30 miles from his village into Matusadona National Park, known for its dense wildlife, including lions and elephants.
He survived by eating wild fruits, digging small wells in dry riverbeds for water, and sleeping on rocky perches to avoid predators.
Local villagers used drums to try to guide him back, while heavy rains complicated the search effort by washing away his footprints.
Park rangers discovered fresh footprints and found him weak and dehydrated on the fifth day of his ordeal.
The boy was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and is reported to be stable, with plans for a mental health assessment to address potential trauma.