Zimbabwean politicians are hailing it as “a true miracle” as a 7-year-old boy who went missing managed to survive five days alone in an African game park, surrounded by elephants and lions.
Tinotenda Pudu, after wandering away and losing his sense of direction, spent nearly a week by himself in Matusadonha game park, according to a post by Mutsa Murombedzi, a Member of Parliament in Zimbabwe.
Pudu was found by rangers from Matusadona Africa Parks after walking nearly 15 miles from home, according to officials.
Tinotenda Pudu, 7, was found safe after spending five days in the African jungle.
The Nyaminyami community beat night drums each day in hopes the boy would hear the sound and find his way back home, according to Murombedzi.
An African bush elephant is seen walking on a red dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa. (Arterra/Marica van der Meer/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
“Above all, we thank God for watching over Tinotenda and leading him back home safely,” she said. “This is a testament to the power of unity, hope, prayer and never giving up.”
Officials confirmed the child’s age to the BBC.
