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A Spanish tourist died Sunday after a fatal encounter with elephants at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa. The 43-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, was visiting the park with his fiancee and two others when the incident occurred.
Park officials reported that the group spotted a herd of elephants, including calves, and the man exited their vehicle to take pictures. This reportedly disturbed the lead female elephant, who charged at the man. Unable to outrun the elephant, he was then trampled by the rest of the herd.
Despite medical attention, the man succumbed to his injuries. The remaining members of his group, all from Johannesburg, were not harmed.
“This heartbreaking event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of disregarding park safety rules,” said Thami Matshego, CEO of the North West Parks and Tourism Board. “Elephants, particularly those with young calves, are naturally protective and will react aggressively to perceived threats.”
This is not an isolated incident. Another tourist, an American woman, was killed by a charging elephant in Zambia earlier this year.
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