Her discovery and rescue were made possible through the efforts of local herders and the intervention of Senior Chief Moses Kendagor.
The woman, whose identity remains unknown, had been surviving in the cold and perilous environment of Timboroa Forest, which is home to wild animals.
According to Chief Kendagor, herders had spotted her wandering in the forest and provided her with food, such as bread and soda, during her time there.
“She had been seen along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway before retreating deeper into the forest.
The area is dangerous and cold, but she somehow managed to survive,” Kendagor said.
After observing her for some time, the herders informed Chief Kendagor, who organized her rescue.
However, the woman, who does not speak but appears to understand when spoken to, returned to the forest twice even after being temporarily housed by a local resident.
The rescue team eventually took her to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret for medical evaluation and safety.
The woman’s lack of communication and the discovery of foreign currencies from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in her possession suggest she might not be Kenyan.
Chief Kendagor said efforts are now focused on locating her family.
“She might be a student, but we are unsure of her background. We hope to find her family because they are likely searching for her,” Kendagor noted.
Medical tests conducted at the hospital indicate the woman is physically unharmed despite her prolonged stay in the forest.
She had no visible injuries or marks and was in stable health.
This case draws attention to the vulnerability of individuals who find themselves in unfamiliar or dangerous environments.
A similar incident occurred in Nyeri, where a missing infant was found in a forest and reunited with family members after a week.
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