The two women were reportedly part of a guided safari group during the incident, which took place about 600 kilometers (370 miles) from the capital, Lusaka. After staying for four days at the Big Lagoon Camp, they encountered the elephant while walking in the park. Local authorities have urged tourists to exercise extreme caution, particularly regarding female elephants who can behave aggressively when with calves. This is not the first incident of its kind; last year, two American tourists also lost their lives in separate elephant attacks, emphasizing the risks associated with wildlife encounters in Zambia.
Elephant Tragedy: Two Tourists Killed on Safari in Zambia
Elephant Tragedy: Two Tourists Killed on Safari in Zambia
A British and New Zealand woman tragically lose their lives due to a charging elephant attack.
In a tragic incident at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, two female tourists, including a British pensioner, were killed when a female elephant charged their safari group while protecting her calf. Despite efforts from tour guides to deter the animal with gunfire, the tourists were trampled to death. The police reported that both women died at the scene, highlighting the need for caution around wildlife in the region. This incident echoes similar previous attacks on other tourists, underscoring the dangers posed by wild elephants.
