Residents of Okavango sub district have dismissed claims suggesting that they are behind the recent mysterious deaths of about 54 elephants, which continue to die in large numbers along the Okavango delta. A resident of Seronga, Molathegi Moyei also the chairman of Okavango Community Trust (OCT) stated that residents are still shocked by the death of elephants. He dismissed claims that farmers could have poisoned them as a revenge as they destroy their crops. “This time there was minimal human wildlife conflict in our areas as many farmers ploughed and secured their yield before elephants could destroy their fields. I don’t see any motive for farmers to do this,” said Moyei. Moyei who is also a nominated Botswana Democratic Party BDP, highlighted that residents are also cooperating with wildlife authorities so that they can find the cause of the death of elephants. He also said they have also advised residents not to be tempted to feed on elephants’ carcasses as it could be dangerous. ‘People are cooperating and are not eating on elephants’ carcasses,’ Moyei stated He also expressed concern that some carcasses were found inside the Okavango delta and this poses a threat to their lives as residents depend…