Fatal Elephant Attack in Zambia

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
An elderly American woman was killed by a charging elephant at Kafue National Park in Zambia when the elephant flipped over the car she was traveling in. The incident resulted in the death of the woman and injuries to other passengers.

Key Points

  • Elderly American woman killed by an elephant in Zambia
  • Incident occurred during a game drive at Kafue National Park
  • Video circulating on social media shows the elephant flipping the car

Pros

  • Tour operator Wilderness has well-trained guides
  • Efforts being made to repatriate victim's body to the U.S.

Cons

  • Tragic death of the elderly American woman
  • Another female guest was injured in the incident