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world1 day ago•1 min saved

Kenya probes cyanide-linked elephant deaths as four suspects are arrested

Four people (three Kenyans and one Tanzanian) were arrested as investigators probe the deaths of at least 18 elephants in Amboseli National Park, potentially caused by cyanide poisoning from tomatoes sprayed with illegal pesticides; preliminary tests detected cyanide in crops from the elephants' stomachs, and most victims were adult females and calves, with authorities noting cross-border pesticide smuggling near the Kimana corridor between Amboseli and Tsavo.

via BBC|

#amboseli #elephants #kenya

world4 days ago•1 min saved

Seven Die in Kenya Safari Helicopter Crash Near Mount Ololokwe

Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a charter helicopter operated by Lady Lori Helicopters crashed into Mount Ololokwe in Kenya during a luxury safari tour; the crash occurred at 9:13 a.m. local time and the cause is under investigation.

via The Washington Post|

#helicopter-crash #kenya #luxury-tourism

world-news4 days ago•26 min saved

Forbes 30 Under 30 Alum Roger Duarte Killed in Kenyan Helicopter Crash

Roger Duarte, a millionaire seafood entrepreneur and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, was among five Americans killed when a helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in northern Kenya. Other Americans on board included Jose Suárez, Henry Parra, and Adam Hlavaty, plus a fifth American; the crash also claimed Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, and pilot Josh Outram. Duarte—married with two children and his wife Nicole Valls Duarte—was honored for his work and his death is being investigated.

via New York Post|

#forbes-30-under-30 #george-stone-crab #helicopter-crash

world4 days ago•2 min saved

Kenyan Helicopter Crash Kills Seven, Including Five Americans and Ecuador’s Intelligence Chief

A tour helicopter operated by &Beyond crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, northern Kenya, killing all seven aboard, including five Americans and Ecuador’s intelligence chief. Investigators say no flight data was recovered yet; satellite imagery and the operator’s tracking data will be reviewed, with a preliminary report due within 30 days. The U.S. embassy is providing consular assistance.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#americans #aviation #helicopter-crash

world4 days ago•0 min saved

Kenya helicopter crash claims six Miami cultural luminaries

A helicopter crash off Mount Ololokwe, Kenya, killed six friends with deep ties to Miami’s media, food, fashion and culture, including a television executive, an entrepreneur connected to a famed restaurant family, a fashion designer, a real estate developer, an aviation software executive and an Ecuadorian government official, a loss that has shaken Miami’s cultural community.

via NBC News|

#cultural-elite #helicopter-crash #kenya

world-news5 days ago•24 min saved

Telemundo executive among victims in Kenya safari helicopter crash

A Telemundo executive, Jose Alberto Suárez, was among seven people killed when a Lady Lori Helicopters helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, while transporting guests for safari operator &Beyond; the victims include the Ecuadorian intelligence director general and his wife, and NBCUniversal officials mourned the loss.

via New York Post|

#aviation-accident #helicopter-crash #kenya

world5 days ago•407 min saved

Telemundo executive among 7 dead in Kenyan helicopter crash

Five Americans were killed, including José Suárez, president and general manager of multiple Telemundo-owned stations, when a Lady Lori Kenya charter helicopter crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, killing seven aboard. The U.S. State Department has confirmed the American deaths and says consular assistance is underway as Kenyan authorities investigate amid difficult terrain and ongoing search-and-recovery efforts.

via NBC News|

#americans #helicopter-crash #kenya

world5 days ago•406 min saved

Kenya helicopter crash kills seven, Telemundo executive among Americans

A helicopter crash in Samburu County, northern Kenya, killed seven people, including four Americans and Telemundo executive José Suárez; an Ecuadorian official and his wife were also among the dead. The charter aircraft, operated by Lady Lori Kenya, was flying from Suyian Conservancy to Mount Ololokwe. The U.S. State Department confirmed the American deaths and said consular assistance is being provided as investigators work to determine the cause amid rugged terrain and a site fire.

via NBC News|

#helicopter-crash #kenya #mount-ololokwe

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Telemundo Leader José Suárez Dies in Kenyan Helicopter Crash

José Alberto Suárez, 55, president and GM of Telemundo stations including Telemundo 31/49 and Ft. Myers–Naples, was killed in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, along with three other Americans. NBCUniversal leaders offered condolences, noting Suárez’s 25-year media career and his efforts to expand Telemundo’s markets.

via NBC 6 South Florida|

#helicopter-crash #jose-suarez #kenya

world6 days ago

Kenya's Elephant Die-Off: Experts Cast Doubt on Pesticide Link

A wave of elephant deaths in Kenya has been blamed on pesticides, but experts cited by the BBC remain doubtful about the pesticide link, leaving investigation into the cause ongoing.

via bbc.com|

#elephants #experts #kenya

world-news18 days ago•127 min saved

Kenyan farmers dispute cyanide link to 16 elephants

Farmers in Kenya are disputing claims that cyanide poisoning killed 16 elephants, arguing the evidence is inconclusive and suggesting other possible causes, reflecting ongoing tension between wildlife conservation and agricultural livelihoods.

via AP News|

#africa #elephants #kenya

world26 days ago•23 min saved

Outcry as 15 Amboseli elephants die; Kenya probes suspected poisoning

Fifteen elephants died in Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya over the past month under unexplained circumstances, sparking national outrage and a formal investigation. Kenya Wildlife Service says poisoning is suspected; University of Nairobi preliminary toxin tests detected potential toxins but have not confirmed a cause. The elephants, many of them females with calves, inhabit a park that is central to Kenya's wildlife tourism and conservation.

via The Washington Post|

#elephants-animals #endangered-species #kenya

environment27 days ago•1 min saved

Kenya hunts for toxin link after 15 Amboseli elephant deaths

Kenya’s wildlife service is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park, with 10 showing partial paralysis before dying within two days and five carcasses too decomposed for cause assessment. The victims were mostly females and calves, and the deaths occurred in the Kimana sanctuary and Kuku ranch areas. Preliminary tests found a potential toxic substance, while other analyses were negative; further environmental and water-source investigations are underway. Officials say there is no evidence the illness could affect humans, and Amboseli hosts roughly 2,000 elephants amid ongoing conservation concerns.

via The Guardian|

#amboseli #elephants #environment

world27 days ago•1 min saved

Kenya probes 14-elephant death mystery near Amboseli

Kenya's wildlife authorities launched an urgent inquiry after 14 elephants were found dead in the Amboseli ecosystem near Amboseli National Park. Tissue samples have been sent to laboratories to determine whether the deaths were caused by disease, poisoning, or another factor, and officials stressed there is no evidence yet of a single cause; the carcasses span different ages and sexes, indicating it isn't limited to one family. The incident marks a rare mass elephant mortality in decades in the area, which is home to more than 2,000 elephants as of 2025.

via BBC|

#amboseli #elephants #investigation

immigration28 days ago•2 min saved

Kenyan NFL Pioneer Deported Amid Immigration Crackdown

A former rugby star who became the NFL’s first Kenyan player, Daniel Adongo, was deported in June for a visa overstay and multiple arrests; after two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, his visa expired in 2016 but he remained in the U.S., and ICE labeled him a danger while supporters say his record was misdemeanor-only and cite alleged mental health and possible CTE issues stemming from detention.

via The Guardian|

#athletes #deportation #immigration