Giraffes electrocuted in Kenya by low-hanging power lines

Authorities have confirmed reports that two giraffes were electrocuted in a conservancy by low-hanging power lines.

The Rothschild’s giraffes died in Soysambu conservancy.

Rothschild’s are one of the most endangered species of giraffes, with only a few hundreds left in the wild.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) was reacting to tweets by conservationist Paula Kahumbu that an endangered species was at risk:

.⁦@KETRACO1⁩ ⁦@kwskenya⁩ These distressing photos of endangered Rothschilds giraffe killed on power line in Soysambu today have troubled people around t/ world. No delay. Pls take urgent action. Giraffes are endangered – ⁦@IUCN⁩ ⁦@StateHouseKenya⁩ Asante pic.twitter.com/YKsU9TDXXU

— Dr. Paula Kahumbu (@paulakahumbu) February 21, 2021