Uganda, May 16 -- Fear and grief have resurfaced in Karuswiga Village after a chimpanzee attacked and critically injured a four-year-old girl, renewing concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in the area.

The child, identified as Kengonzi Pricia, was attacked on Friday evening at her family home and is currently receiving treatment at Exevier Medical Centre.

Family members said the chimpanzee reportedly emerged from Katyobona Forest and attacked the child while she was playing alone in the compound.

Residents said the animal inflicted serious injuries to the child's head and chest and broke her left leg before fleeing as villagers rushed to intervene.

"My child was critically injured by the chimpanzee when it raided my home. ...