Eight-Year-Old Boy Survives Five Days in Lion-Infested Zimbabwe Game Park

Wed Apr 02 2025 07:55:10 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Eight-Year-Old Boy Survives Five Days in Lion-Infested Zimbabwe Game Park

A young boy's remarkable survival story captivates social media as he lives off wild fruit and uses survival skills to navigate dangers in Matusadona Game Park.


After getting lost in Matusadona Game Park, an eight-year-old boy survived five days among lions and elephants by foraging for wild fruit and accessing water from dry riverbeds, showcasing incredible survival instincts and garnering widespread admiration.



An eight-year-old boy, Tinotenda Pudu, has become a symbol of resilience after surviving a harrowing five-day ordeal in the lion-inhabited Matusadona Game Park in northern Zimbabwe. The young boy reportedly ventured approximately 23 kilometers (14 miles) from his home, leading to a perilous experience amidst one of Africa's most wildlife-rich and hazardous environments, which includes a significant population of around 40 lions.

According to local MP Mutsa Murombedzi, the boy managed to stay alive by depending on his innate survival skills. He foraged for wild fruits to satisfy his hunger and ingeniously dug into dry riverbeds using a stick to find drinking water, a skill likely acquired from living in the drought-prone region. His ordeal unfolded under the threat of wild animals, forcing him to sleep on rocky ledges while being surrounded by the sounds of roaring lions and passing elephants.

The local Nyaminyami community initiated a search effort, pounding drums daily in hopes of leading him back home to safety. Ultimately, however, it was the park rangers who located Tinotenda, following fresh footprints on his fifth day lost in the wild. Upon hearing the sound of the ranger's vehicle, the boy ran towards it, narrowly missing the initial encounter. Fortunately, the rangers retraced their steps and spotted him, leading to a successful rescue.

The Matusadona Game Park spans over 1,470 square kilometers (570 square miles) and is home not only to lions but also to zebras, elephants, hippos, and various antelope species. Since the story emerged, social media has erupted with admiration for Tinotenda's tenacity and survival instinct. One user aptly noted, "He’s going to have one hell of a story to tell when he gets back to school." The incident reminds us of the extraordinary capabilities of children, especially in dire situations.

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