All articles tagged with #elephant attack
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Two tourists, a British woman and a New Zealand woman, were killed by a charging female elephant with a calf at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, despite efforts by guides to stop the animal. The incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters during safaris, especially with protective elephants, and follows previous attacks on tourists in the country.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Two elderly female tourists from the UK and New Zealand were killed by a female elephant with a calf during a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, despite efforts by guides to stop the attack with gunfire.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by OregonLive.com
Two female tourists, aged 67 and 68 from New Zealand and the UK, were killed by a female elephant with a calf during a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Despite efforts by guides to stop the elephant with gunfire, the attack was fatal, highlighting the dangers of wildlife encounters, especially with protective female elephants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A 64-year-old U.S. tourist, Juliana Gle Tourneau, was killed by an elephant in Livingstone, Zambia, marking the second fatal elephant attack on an American tourist in the country this year. The incident occurred when the elephant attacked the vehicle she was in, throwing her out and trampling her. Zambian authorities have urged tourists to exercise extreme caution around wildlife.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 10 News Phoenix
A 79-year-old woman, Gail Mattson, who split her time between Arizona and Minnesota, was killed by an elephant during an African safari in Zambia. The elephant charged the vehicle she was in, causing it to flip over. Gail's daughter described her as a strong and healthy woman who loved to travel, and the safari was meant to be her last big vacation. Four other people were treated for minor injuries, and a fifth person was taken to a medical facility in South Africa.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
A 79-year-old US tourist was killed by a bull elephant during a safari at Kafue National Park in Zambia. The safari group, organized by Wilderness, was unexpectedly charged by the elephant, resulting in one fatality, one severe injury, and four minor injuries. The US Embassy in Lusaka is providing assistance to the deceased's family, and Wilderness is coordinating the repatriation of the deceased. Such attacks on humans by elephants in Zambia are rare, and the US Department of State encourages travelers to visit their website for safety information while traveling overseas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TODAY
An American tourist was tragically killed by a charging elephant during an African safari, highlighting the dangers of wildlife encounters while traveling.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
An 80-year-old American tourist was killed in a tragic elephant attack during a safari at Kafue National Park in Zambia. The bull elephant charged the vehicle carrying the tourists and their guide, resulting in the woman's fatal injuries. Four others sustained minor injuries. The safari operator, Wilderness, expressed condolences and is cooperating with the investigation. This incident follows a similar elephant attack in South Africa last month.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A horrifying video captured the moment a bull elephant in Zambia charged at a safari vehicle, killing an 80-year-old American woman and injuring two others during a photography tour in Kafue National Park. The elephant unexpectedly attacked the group, flipping over their vehicle and causing the woman's death, while the other injured tourists were treated for minor injuries. The tour group and park management are providing support and arranging for the woman's body to be returned to the US.