Two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand were killed by a charging elephant during a walking safari in South Luangwa national park in Zambia. The victims, Easton Janet Taylor and Alison Jean Taylor, were attacked by a female elephant protecting her calf. Safari guides attempted to deter the elephant by firing shots, but the women could not be saved. This incident follows previous incidents where American tourists were also killed by elephants in separate encounters while on safari in Zambia, highlighting the dangers associated with wildlife encounters.
Two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand were killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in South Luangwa national park in Zambia.
The victims were identified as 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor. They were attacked by a female elephant with a calf.
Safari guides attempted to stop the elephant's charge by firing shots, but they were unable to prevent the attack, resulting in the women's deaths.
Previously, two American women were killed in separate encounters with elephants in different locations in Zambia while on safari vehicles.
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