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Duncan Wanyama reports on the investigation into the mysterious deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park.

The Kenya Wildlife Service is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in the Amboseli National Park region. Duncan Wanyama, the head of communication for the Kenya Wildlife Service, noted that the bodies were found at different locations surrounding the park, with 10 of the elephants showing signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days. Preliminary tests conducted by the University of Nairobi laboratory detected a potential toxic substance, though separate analyses by the government laboratory were negative for the toxins tested. Officials stated that this is the first time in decades that elephant mortalities on this scale have been recorded in the region, which has successfully cracked down on poaching. Environmental investigations are currently underway to analyze water sources and other potential contaminants to determine if the elephants were exposed to a common source. Authorities have reassured the public that there is currently no evidence the condition could be transmitted to humans.

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