A buffalo ripped open Elizabeth Ndlovu’s stomach just metres from her homestead while herding goats.

At 64, she lives with permanent injuries after surviving the attack. In this documentary, Elizabeth from Mpumelelo village in the outskirts of Victoria Falls shares her painful journey, the complications she faced after surgery, and why communities say more must be done to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Elizabeth’s story is part of a bigger crisis. Between 2020 and October 2025, Zimbabwe recorded 340 wildlife-related deaths and 444 injuries, according to ZimParks. Coming next: Elizabeth and other community members share their expiriences and solutions they believe can help people and wildlife coexist more safely. Subscribe to VicFallsLive for more community stories on conservation, livelihoods and resilience.