The victim of a elephant attack at Kruger National Park has been identified after he died while reportedly attempting to shield his grandchildren from its charge.
The identity of the victim of an elephant attack at Kruger National Park has been publicised after his family identified him
The man was visiting the game reserve with his family when an elephant charged at him while protecting his grandkidsA local tourist who was killed when an elephant reportedly attacked at Malalane Gate in Kruger National Park has been identified. Image: @SABCNewspolice have released the identity of a Kruger National Park local tourist trampled to death by an elephant at the expansive game reserve.
"The elephant suddenly charged towards them. The eldest child grabbed the youngest, and they both ran towards their grandfather, who also took off when he noticed the elephant charging in. "It is alleged the 11-year-old boy, who held his sister, fell and the elephant came towards him and attacked, targeting his legs with its trunk.Police and emergency services responded to the scene, finding the man had already succumbed to the injuries. Meanwhile, the boy sustained injuries to the leg, with the little girl unharmed in the chaos."The public is urged to take extra caution when visiting nature reserves as incidents of animal attack continue to be reported," she said.
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