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Speaking about herders, some come into Masai Mara from Tanzania and poisoned a pride, believed to be the same pride the Sopa boys control, but there were mixed reports last update I seen. It was first reported two males were dead but apparently one was treated leaving only one dead, all their 10 cubs were said to be dead as well as a few lionesses. Quite a few hyenas were also killed too. This happened not long after Lorkulup was confirmed to have died. Apparently Masai Mara themselves are claiming he could've been poisoned too, but I figure it's easier for them to blame herders who have already been caught for killing one of the Sopa boys, also knowing they come from Tanzania, then admit this is entirely their fault.
There's no doubt in my mind he wasn't killed by an Elland, do u know how much of a fatal mistake he'd have to make in order for an Elland to spear him through his chest, with its horns coming out through his ribs and instantly killing him, the same lion that would take buffalos down by himself for fun. 'They died on top of each other' but each carcass was separated after hyenas allegedly fed on them, and let's not forget Lorkulup's body was found so far that even one ranger claimed he'd never been seen him that far out.
I have seen quite a few of my favourite lions die already, but they have went out fairly, and I can accept that for what it is. It seems pointless following Masai Mara lions with things like this happening. It's only a matter of time before Oloimina / Oloshipa or any of the Rongai boys find themselves in a similar situation.