From a neighbouring district, I was still trying to get details late last night but the second person killed by leopard in the space of a couple of weeks (yesterday a seven year old girl), means a shoot to kill order has been issued. Armed police and army are moving in to the area. It is the second district to deploy teams in this way in a few short months. Another child was taken just across the border a few days as well, things are at a chronic stage again.
Yesterday I walked over 20 kms mainly in thick forest to get an understanding of the terrain a conflict leopard is living in a nearby village area. A long discussion on the phone last night with a potential PhD candidate had us going over many different dynamics regarding these situations, we talked about many variables affecting perceptions. All these factors come into play in these extreme situations.
My own planning has to adjust accordingly, I'll have to see how the next couple of days play out but it looks like many more hours on foot ahead.
So yeah, those who responded to my call for help to get shoes sent here, I appreciate it, as you can read, they'll be put to a lot of use...
Yesterday I walked over 20 kms mainly in thick forest to get an understanding of the terrain a conflict leopard is living in a nearby village area. A long discussion on the phone last night with a potential PhD candidate had us going over many different dynamics regarding these situations, we talked about many variables affecting perceptions. All these factors come into play in these extreme situations.
My own planning has to adjust accordingly, I'll have to see how the next couple of days play out but it looks like many more hours on foot ahead.
So yeah, those who responded to my call for help to get shoes sent here, I appreciate it, as you can read, they'll be put to a lot of use...
