In Kenya’s Rift Valley, Lake Baringo has reached record-high levels due to intense rainfall tied to climate change, flooding villages and farmland. This expansion of water has driven crocodiles into areas previously uninhabited by them, leading to a sharp increase in attacks on local residents. Families have lost homes, schools, and crops, forcing many to seek refuge on higher ground. Despite this relocation, the danger persists as crocodiles continue to move into populated zones in search of food, resulting in injuries and fatalities.
The report from FRANCE 24, produced by Laurent Berstecher, features firsthand accounts from survivors, officials, and wildlife experts. It examines the environmental shifts behind the rising lake levels and the difficulties in managing human-wildlife conflict. The footage underscores the broader consequences of climate change for communities living near natural habitats and emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable solutions that support both safety and coexistence.