A 2-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a leopard in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
The animal managed to access staff living quarters and mauled the child of one of the park's employees. He was rushed to hospital by family members but was pronounced dead on arrival, park officials said.
The leopard has been put down to prevent it from attacking another person, Kruger National Park spokesperson Ike Paahla told ABC News. Paahla said the animal has been showing signs of losing its natural fear of humans. Park visitors follow strict rules to stay safe from animals, such as locking gates and traveling in groups, Paahla said, adding that a leopard was"unlikely" to attack a fully grown adult but might"take a chance with a child between 2 to 6 years old".
“Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this trying time, we wish them strength and will give them all the support they need as an organisation," said Mketeni in the statement.
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