Zambia elephant attack kills British and New Zealand tourists
Mr Mweemba said the two women were part of a guided safari group who were walking in the park when the elephant charged towards them at high speed. The two tourists had stayed for four days at the Big Lagoon Camp, about 600 km (370 miles) from the capital, Lusaka, where the attack happened. Female elephants are very protective of their calves and Zambian authorities have previously called on tourists to exercise extreme caution while observing wildlife around the country.Last year, two American tourists were killed in separate attacks by elephants in the southern African country. Both cases involved elderly tourists who were in a safari vehicle when they were attacked.
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