Tourists are reminded to exercise caution around wildlife as elephant attacks continue to rise.
Tragic Incident: Two Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia
Tragic Incident: Two Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia
A shocking incident in South Luangwa National Park leaves two women dead after an elephant attack.
In a tragic event that has sent shockwaves through the tourism community, two female tourists, one of whom was a British pensioner, were killed by an aggressive elephant while on safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. According to local police chief Robertson Mweemba, the attack occurred as the women were part of a guided safari group walking through the park.
Despite attempts by tour guides to deter the charging elephant by firing warning shots, the female elephant, which was accompanied by a calf, managed to trample both tourists to death before any help arrived. The incident took place around 600 kilometers (370 miles) from Lusaka, where the victims had been staying for four days at the Big Lagoon Camp.
Authorities have emphasized the protective nature of female elephants when it comes to their young, urging visitors to exercise extreme caution in wildlife settings. This incident follows a worrying trend, as Zambia witnessed the deaths of two American tourists due to similar elephant attacks in the previous year, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters.
The BBC has sought comments from the British Foreign Office regarding this incident, as safety concerns regarding wildlife interactions continue to rise.
Despite attempts by tour guides to deter the charging elephant by firing warning shots, the female elephant, which was accompanied by a calf, managed to trample both tourists to death before any help arrived. The incident took place around 600 kilometers (370 miles) from Lusaka, where the victims had been staying for four days at the Big Lagoon Camp.
Authorities have emphasized the protective nature of female elephants when it comes to their young, urging visitors to exercise extreme caution in wildlife settings. This incident follows a worrying trend, as Zambia witnessed the deaths of two American tourists due to similar elephant attacks in the previous year, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters.
The BBC has sought comments from the British Foreign Office regarding this incident, as safety concerns regarding wildlife interactions continue to rise.
