|
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) - Police and wildlife rangers tracked down and killed a rabid hyena that mauled to death nine people and injured 15 in rural Malawi, officials said Wednesday.
The attacks began early Monday in the central district of Dedza, about 43 miles south of the capital, Lilongwe.
Villagers armed with axes and knives cornered the animal Monday night, but failed to kill it, prompting rumors that witchcraft was involved. The team sent by local authorities shot the hyena the following day, police spokesman Ramsy Mushani said.
|