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Elephant kills two tourists from UK and New Zealand in Zambian National Park
In a tragic incident in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, two female tourists from the United Kingdom and New Zealand were killed by an elephant. The details of the attack and possible background.
Elephant kills two tourists from UK and New Zealand in Zambian National Park
On Thursday were in Zambia two female tourists from one Elephants killed while on a hiking safari in a national park, police reported.
Details about the tragic incident
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba revealed that the victims - 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the United Kingdom and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from New Zealand - were attacked by a female elephant traveling with a calf.
Attempts by the safari guides to protect the women
The safari guides, who were near the group, tried to prevent the elephant from attacking the women by shooting the animal. Unfortunately, the elephant was hit and injured, but the guides were unable to fend off the attack. Both women died at the scene, police reported.
The place of the event
The incident occurred in South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, about 600 kilometers (370 miles) from the capital Lusaka.
Behavior of elephant mothers
Female elephants are very protective of their calves and can react aggressively if they perceive threats. This tragedy sheds light on the dangers tourists can face when around wildlife.
Previous incidents involving elephants
Last year, two American tourists were killed in separate encounters with elephants in different parts of Zambia. Both cases also involved elderly women who were in a safari vehicle when they were attacked.