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Spanish tourist killed by elephant in Pilanesberg


The seriously injured man was rushed to hospital but later succumbed from his injuries.
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A tourist was killed on Sunday afternoon in Pilanesberg National Park after an elephant attacked him. The individual, said to be a Spanish man, stepped out of his car to take a picture, sources said.

A park visitor said that their family was on a game drive and saw an ambulance rush past yesterday afternoon, presumably to collect the injured tourist. The seriously injured man was rushed to hospital but later succumbed from his injuries.

While no official statement has been issued yet, several sources at the Pilanesberg National Park confirmed the incident.

“Visitors to the park must realise that these are wild animals,” said the source at the park who wished to remain anonymous, as provincial authorities have yet to issue a statement.

“You cannot simply get out of your vehicle and approach an animal. Selfies or getting closer photo opportunities with an animal that may see you as a threat or invader of their territory can have dire consequences,” they added.

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SANParks - Kruger National Park
South African National Parks · 15m ·
Ref: 9/2/2 – 24 – KNP
Wednesday, August 14, 2024,
Field Ranger 1 / of 1 MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release
FIELD RANGER WOUNDED BY BUFFALO
A field ranger based at Pretoriuskop Section in Kruger National Park (KNP) was charged and injured by a buffalo on Tuesday 13 August 2024.
The field Ranger and his colleague were on a patrol near the Sabie River when the animal charged at them from behind a thicket. The injured Ranger managed to hold onto the horns of the animal until his colleague fired shots and put down the animal.
The ranger on site placed an emergency call after which their colleague was immediately attended to by a local doctor and stabilised and thereafter airlifted by helicopter to a nearby medical facility where he is receiving further medical attention.
SANParks Board and Management extend their well wishes to the ranger on behalf of all staff in SANParks.
In line with established protocols, a debriefing report will be compiled by the Rangers Corps into the incident and its results will be furnished to the KNP Management Committee. SANParks will also provide the ranger’s family with access to trauma counsellors.

Another tourist attacked in Pilanesberg apparently being an idiot

nobody (almost) read what they sign

Incredible how stupid people can be