A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by elephants at a wildlife reserve in South Africa after leaving his vehicle to take photographs. The man's fiancée and two other women in the vehicle were unharmed. Elephants are known to be protective of their young and can react aggressively to perceived threats.
Key Points
Tourist left vehicle and approached elephant herd for photographs
Elephants are protective of their young and reacted aggressively
Incident serves as a reminder to respect wildlife in their natural environment
Pros
Raises awareness about the dangers of approaching wildlife in their natural habitats