I fought a leopard and won, Laikipia resident recounts encounter

Peter Legei explains how he fought off a leopard when he was attacked and injured in Makurian Location, Laikipia North Constituency. PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE/STANDARD

When Peter Legei, 30, looks at the expanse of vegetation behind his house, he is reminded of death.

Three weeks ago, Legei was almost killed by an animal, just as his father was, four years ago, when he was trampled by an elephant.