"Tragic Elephant Attack Claims Life of 79-Year-Old US Tourist on Zambian Safari"
TL;DR
A 79-year-old US tourist was killed by a bull elephant during a safari at Kafue National Park in Zambia. The safari group, organized by Wilderness, was unexpectedly charged by the elephant, resulting in one fatality, one severe injury, and four minor injuries. The US Embassy in Lusaka is providing assistance to the deceased's family, and Wilderness is coordinating the repatriation of the deceased. Such attacks on humans by elephants in Zambia are rare, and the US Department of State encourages travelers to visit their website for safety information while traveling overseas.
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