Elephant kills British woman and New Zealander on walking safari in Zambia

4 July 2025, 10:44 | Updated: 4 July 2025, 12:27 A British woman and another from New Zealand have been killed by an elephant during a walking safari in Zambia. The animal was wounded by gunshots as guides tried to stop it charging but both victims died at …

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British, New Zealand Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia

Two female tourists, including a British retiree, lost their lives after being charged by an elephant during a safari in Zambia, according to police reports. The incident involved a female elephant accompanied by her calf at South Luangwa National Park, …

Elephant kills British woman and New Zealander on walking safari in Zambia

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Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

Two female tourists, including a British pensioner, have been killed by a charging elephant while on safari in Zambia, police have told the BBC. The pair were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf at the South Luangwa National Park, said local …

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British woman and New Zealander killed in elephant attack on Zambia safari

South Luangwa is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, home to large populations of elephants, lions and leopards. While armed guides routinely accompany walking safaris, deadly incidents remain rare.