An elderly American tourist was killed after an 'aggressive' bull elephant attacked a vehicle during a game drive in Zambia, the safari operator said.
The tourist died after the attack at Kafue National Park.An elderly American tourist was killed after an "aggressive" bull elephant attacked a vehicle during a game drive in Zambia, the safari operator said.
The incident took place Saturday morning at Kafue National Park in Zambia, a Lusaka police spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. The 80-year-old woman was injured during the "unexpected" incident and transferred to a hospital in South Africa, where she later died, according to Wilderness. Four other people received treatment for minor injuries after the incident, the company said.Dea /V. Giannella/Getty Images
"Our guides are all extremely well trained and experienced, but sadly in this instance the terrain and vegetation was such that the guide's route became blocked and he could not move the vehicle out of harm's way quickly enough," Vincent said.
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