By Ziyah News Reporter
Residents in the affluent suburbs of Glen Lorne and Greystone Park in Harare are living in fear after reports of a stray leopard being spotted in the areas emerged.
Reports indicate the wild animal has been prowling the neighbourhoods putting at risk the lives of residents most of whom go on evening and early morning walks and jogging for fitness purposes.
” It’s been spotted a number of times, and it has taken down some dogs. The National Parks authorities have confirmed that it is indeed a young leopard, and they are making efforts to catch it, said one resident of the area.
Indications from some residents is that Zimparks has already set traps to try and capture the animal.It is said upon visiting the two areas to set traps, Zimparks also confirmed identifying hyena footprints.
The plushy suburbs boast of thick and bushy areas that are home to monkeys and some baboons which residents fear have been attracting the wild animals.
Cases of wild animals straying into residential areas have become common, with the recent one being a lion that patrolled the Macheke area. Zimparks has however been proactive in dealing with the threats and warning residents whenever such cases have been reported.