7-Year-Old Little Boy Comes Out Alive After Spending 5 Days in a Game Park Inhabited by Lions

7-Year-Old Little Boy Comes Out Alive After Spending 5 Days in a Game Park Inhabited by Lions

  • Tinotenda Pudu, a young boy from northern Zimbabwe, survived five days in the lion-infested Matusadona Game Park by using his knowledge of the wild and survival skills
  • Covering 49 km (30 miles) from home, Tinotenda endured the harsh conditions by eating wild fruits and digging small wells for drinking water
  • His remarkable resilience has been widely praised on social media, with many admiring his courage and tenacity

In a story that has captured the hearts of many, a young boy named Tinotenda Pudu emerged as a symbol of resilience and survival.

The incident began when Tinotenda, just seven years old, wandered far from his home in northern Zimbabwe, venturing into the perilous Matusadona Game Park, a vast wilderness known for its dense lion population.

Boy spends 5 days in lions park
Boy survives lion's attack. Photo credit: Anadolu via Getty Images
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For five harrowing days, Tinotenda slept on rocky perches amidst the roars of lions and the imposing presence of elephants, sustaining himself on wild fruits and using his survival instincts to dig small wells for drinking water.

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Array of Wildlife

The Matusadona Game Park, sprawling over 1,470 sq km, is home to a formidable array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and hippos.

It was in this harrowing environment that Tinotenda's ordeal unfolded. His journey, covering an astonishing 49 km (30 miles) from home, became a test of endurance and ingenuity.

The local Nyaminyami community rallied in support, forming search parties and beating drums daily to guide him back. Ultimately, it was the park rangers who found him, following fresh footprints that led them to the brave young survivor.

Mashonaland West MP Mutsa Murombedzi shared Tinotenda's incredible story on social media, praising his remarkable survival skills.

Tinotenda's tale has not only highlighted his resilience but also the stark realities of life in the wild.

Reactions from People

As news of his ordeal spread, people from around the world marveled at his tenacity, with many taking to social media to express their admiration.

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One user aptly noted, "He's going to have one hell of a story to tell when he gets back to school."

Tinotenda's survival in the lion-infested wilderness serves as a poignant reminder of the extraordinary capabilities of the human spirit, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Lion Park

Matusadona Game Park is a national park located in northern Zimbabwe, along the shores of Lake Kariba. Spanning over 1,470 square kilometers (570 square miles), the park is known for its diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, and antelopes.

Once home to one of the highest lion population densities in Africa, Matusadona offers a unique and rugged landscape that attracts visitors for both its natural beauty and opportunities for wildlife observation.

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The boy's emotional queries, repeated throughout the video, touched viewers, sparking a mix of sadness and empathy.

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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