Elephant kills 2 tourists on safari in Zambian national park

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Two tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor...

'Love for wild places': NZ woman one of two killed by elephant in Zambia

Two women tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant overnight while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. In a statement provided to 1News by a local reporter, Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the...

New Zealand woman killed by elephant in Zambia - reports

An elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Photo: AFP / Pierre Vernay A New Zealand woman has been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a Zambian national park, according to reports. Sixty-eight-year-old Easton Janet Taylor...

British woman one of two killed by charging elephant on safari trip in Zambia

A British tourist was one of two women killed by an elephant while taking part in a walking safari in Zambia. Police said the victims were at South Luangwa National Park when they were attacked by a female elephant, which was with a calf. Eastern...

Elephant kills 2 female tourists in Zambian national park

Two female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the U.K....

British tourist and her friend are killed by charging elephant during safari trip

By TARYN PEDLER Published: 12:39 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 13:52 EDT, 3 July 2025 An elderly British tourist and her friend from New Zealand were killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia today, police said. Eastern Province...

New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia

The tourists were in the company of an armed wildlife police officer and two other people when they were attacked, according to Robertson Mweemba, the Eastern Province police commissioner. The officer fired shots at the animal in an attempt to...

New Zealand woman one of two killed by elephant in Zambia

Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant overnight while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from...

British tourist among two killed by elephant during Zambia safari trip

A Herd of African Elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia (Picture: Getty Images) Two elderly tourists from the UK and New Zealand have been killed by an elephant. The victims, named by police as Brit Easton Janet Taylor, 68, and Alison...

Elephant kills 2 women from U.K. and New Zealand in Zambia

July 3, 2025 / 1:50 PM EDT / CBS/AP Minnesota tourist is killed on a African safari after deadly elephant attack Minnesota tourist is killed on a African safari after deadly elephant attack 01:56 Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed...

British tourist among two killed by elephant at Zambian national park

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia

Super Falcons Star, Rasheedat Ajibade Laments Poor Accommodation In Morocco, Says Footballers Share 'Kitchen-Size Room' Ahead Of AFCON

Two Nigerian women footballers have found themselves squeezed into what Super Falcons player, Rasheedat Ajibade, described as a “kitchen-size room” at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. This raises serious questions about the...

British tourist among two killed by elephant in Zambia

Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. The victims have been named by local police as 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Jean...

Two tourists from UK and New Zealand killed by elephant, Zambian police say

Two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand have been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a national park in Zambia, police in the southern African country have said. The Eastern Province police commissioner, Robertson Mweemba,...

BREAKING Brit tourist and pal killed by elephant in national park horror attack

A British pensioner and her friend from New Zealand tragically lost their lives after an elephant attacked them in Zambia. The unfortunate incident occurred while the pair were enjoying a walking safari in a national park on Thursday, according to...

Elephant kills 2 female tourists from the UK. New Zealand in Zambian national park

LUSAKA, Zambia -- Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton...

Elephant kills 2 female tourists from the UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton...

From Durban to Lusaka: Minnie Dlamini's stylish sojourn celebrating African culture

Even with her travels as a celebrated presenter and radio host, South Africa’s very own diamond, Minnie Dlamini, remains deeply connected to her roots and the vibrant continent she proudly calls home. Dlamini shared her latest escapade in Lusaka,...

The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans

President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...