On Tuesday morning, the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) confirmed that it had captured a hyena spotted roaming in Embakasi. According to KWS, they got a call from the police campus located in Embakasi informing them that there was a hyena roaming in the area. The KWS said that they sprang into action immediately. The team was prepared with their predator trap ready to capture the dangerous animal without harming it. After careful planning, the authority confirmed that they successfully captured the hyena and transported it back to Nairobi National Park. The KWS team safely transported the hyena to Nairobi National Park, where, amid the vast savannah and familiar landscapes it was released back into its natural habitat, KWS said. According to KWS, the successful capture of the hyena highlights the team’s expertise and dedication. They also confirmed that the authority is dedicated to ensuring wildlife and humans can coexist peacefully. They lauded the police and the residents of Embakasi for their swift action of reporting the incident which led to the successful capture of the hyena. KWS continues to urge the public to call them in case they encounter roaming wildlife. The public can call them on 0800 597 000 or send a WhatsApp message at 0726 610509, which is available 24/7. The Nairobi National Park Gate The hyena incident is not the first reported case of roaming wild animals. The residents of Ongata Rongai had earlier spotted a lion, which they believed was killing the dogs in the neighborhood. CCTV footage captured a lioness on the loose in Rongai jumping over a fence and getting out carrying a dog cactus. A lioness jumping over a fence in Rongai In response to the incident, KWS admitted that wildlife tends to migrate to human settlement areas during the heavy rainy seasons in search of food. The KWS spokesperson said that the animals hide in overly long grass and waterlogged grounds before escaping through the unfenced part of Nairobi National Park. Amidst the residents’ outcry regarding their safety, KWS assured them that they had deployed a special team working with the Problem Animal Management Unit to search the area. They assured the public that the dangerous wildlife was not in the vicinity and believed to be hiding its curbs somewhere else. They continued to urge the residents of Ongata Rongai, Kitengela, Athi-Kapiti, and the entire Kajiado to be vigilant, especially when walking at night. They have yet to release a statement regarding whether they captured the roaming lion. Meanwhile, the residents of the said areas continue to urge KWS to set up a camp in the area to protect them from possible wild animal attacks.