At Zambia’s Kafue National Park, a terrible tragedy occurred when an elephant attacked two tourists on a safari, killing one of them and seriously injuring the other.
The guests were reportedly on a safari outing when an elephant unexpectedly raced toward the vehicle they were driving. The ranger tried to discourage the animal, but things got out of control and had disastrous results.
The incident was captured on camera and swiftly circulated throughout social media platforms, bringing wider attention to the perils of wildlife interactions in safari environments.
Many social media users have expressed shock and sadness about the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the other travelers.
Eyewitnesses have reported that the safari vehicle looked to be in close range to the elephant before the attack.
Questions have been raised about the circumstances surrounding the incident, with some guessing on the actions of both tour guide and the tourists.
This terrible tragedy follows a similar incidence in March, when an elephant attacked and killed a guide at Gondwana Private Game Reserve.
Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, and we send our heartfelt sympathies to everyone touched by this tragedy.
As the investigation continues, authorities and wildlife conservation organizations are expected to evaluate safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
Watch the video below:
One international client killed by elephant in Kafue National Park from lufupa Lodge during Safari. Two injured and being evacuated to Lusaka. Full details being awaited from the operator through the Senior Warden Kafue Region. Very unfortunate indeed. pic.twitter.com/4ntbyhec1G
