Botswana President Ian Khama has had stitches in his face after being scratched by a cheetah.
Officials
says the animal was reportedly being fed in its enclosure at an army
barracks when it jumped up and scratched Mr Khama,
who was standing
nearby.
Government spokesman Jeff Ramsay told local media that the incident was “a freak accident, but not an attack”,
The official added that Mr. Khama’s injuries were minor and there were “no real security implications”.
The incident is said to have happened very fast, catching the president and his bodyguard by surprise.
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