Zambian police have announced the deaths of two tourists killed by an elephant while on safari in Zambia. Easton Taylor and Alison Taylor were attacked by a female elephant with a calf at Luangwa National Park in Zambia.
Police chief Robertson Mweemba said the tourists were trampled to death after tour guides failed to stop the charging elephant. The police chief apologised for the incident, noting that the elephant charged from behind while moving to other camps.
Mweemba expressed that female elephants are very protective of their calves, making them difficult to control. He emphasized that tourists are always warned by Zambian authorities to be careful while observing wildlife.
Easton Taylor, 68, and Alison Taylor, 67, were on a safari walk when the elephant suddenly charged at full speed. The victims had spent four days at Big Lagoon Camp, 370 miles from Lusaka, before the attack occurred.
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According to a report, two American tourists were killed in different attacks by elephants in the southern African country last year. Both cases were known to involve elderly tourists who were in a safari vehicle when they were attacked.
How Zambia is attracting global tourists
Zambia is now widely visited because of its authentic African safari experience and natural landscapes like Victoria Falls. In 2023, the country recorded 1.39 million international visitors, exceeding the 2019 figure of 1.26 million, and a record high.
According to tourism updates in southern and eastern Africa, the country has been strengthened through investments in the tourism sector. Zambia is known for a robust set of frameworks and initiatives, including incentives and tax relaxation measures.
The country also features global hotel brands like Radisson, Intercontinental, Anantara and Holiday Inn, among others. These hotel chains underscore the country’s unparalleled luxury and comfort, surrounded by its natural landscapes.
