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Four Kenyan villagers once chased and captured two live cheetahs that had been killing their goats for weeks.

The incident happened in Wajir, northeastern Kenya, in November 2013. The cheetahs had already killed 15 goats belonging to a man named Nur Osman Hassan. Desperate to stop the losses, the men came up with a plan.

They waited until the hottest part of the day, when cheetahs tire faster, and then launched a pursuit. The chase lasted about four miles (6.4 km) across the dry scrub. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, capable of speeds up to 104 km/h (64 mph), but only for short bursts. Unlike humans, they overheat quickly and cannot sustain long-distance runs.

Eventually, the exhausted cheetahs collapsed and were unable to run any farther. The villagers tied them up and handed them over to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).

Speaking to the BBC, Hassan said: “The cheetahs killed most of my goats, and I need compensation.”

This remarkable case highlights the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in Kenya, where predators like cheetahs and lions sometimes attack livestock, putting rural farmers in economic hardship. Wildlife experts note that while cheetahs are deadly sprinters, human endurance running—especially in high heat—can outlast them.
Wow, that’s crazy! I never thought humans could actually outrun a cheetah.
Humans vs. cheetah, and humans win because of brains and endurance.
Imagine if it were lions instead of cheetahs. That plan wouldn’t have worked at all. LOL
Wow, that’s crazy! I never thought humans could actually outrun a cheetah.
Poor man lost 15 goats ?. I can understand his frustration. At least they didn’t kill the cheetahs but handed them over to KWS. I hope they compensate him.
The farmer should get compensation, yes, but also maybe better fencing or guard dogs would help prevent future attacks.
This is bad. Such predators can wipe out months of hard work in just days.
Respect to those villagers. Waiting for the hottest part of the day was a smart strategy. Cheetahs are built for speed, not stamina.
This is why some farmers turn against wildlife. Without support, they see animals as enemies, not treasures. They should be compensated.
They should compensate Hassan. Losing 15 goats is no joke in a dry region where livestock is everything.
Cheetahs rarely attack humans. They’re shy compared to leopards or lions. That probably gave the men confidence.
I think the goats should’ve been better protected. Proper enclosures at night could prevent such losses.
Our ancestors used this exact technique to hunt. Wise.
(09-06-2025, 11:18 AM)Kryon Wrote: [ -> ]Imagine if it were lions instead of cheetahs. That plan wouldn’t have worked at all. LOL
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(09-06-2025, 01:22 PM)Quack Wrote: [ -> ]I think the goats should’ve been better protected. Proper enclosures at night could prevent such losses.

Easier said than done. They didn't fence because they can't afford it. Plus wild animals can easily jump the fence.