JAKARTA - A tourist died tragically after being trampled on by a wild elephant inwakilan National Park, South Africa. This tragic incident occurred on Saturday, January 25, near the Crocodile River.

According to an official statement from the national park, reported by USA Today, the elephant "attacked and trampled" on the victim. Park officers immediately went to the scene to help the victim's family. At the time of writing, the incident was still under investigation.

While the identity of the victim has not yet been released, South African media, IOL, reported that the victim was trying to protect her grandchildren who had left the vehicle. It was also reported that the elephant was in the bushes around them.

The national park appealed to the public not to distribute photos or videos of the incident in honor of the victim's family.

"The SANParks Board and Management extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased for the loss of their loved ones," their official statement said.

TUkan National Park is one of the most popular wildlife tourist destinations on the African continent, with an estimated two million visitors each year. This park is a habitat for "Big Five" (five large animals), namely elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo.

The park offers guided tours and self-driving options, but warns visitors not to get out of their vehicles except in designated camp areas.

"Once you leave your vehicle, you enter the area of wild animals," reads a warning on the park's website.

"When you're in a vehicle, wild animals won't be afraid of you - allowing you to observe them safely. Once you get out of the vehicle, you become a threat to them. Even when you don't see the animals around you, you're not allowed to get out of your vehicle, because high grass can hide dangerous snakes, etc.," the written warning added.

It was also reported that this unfortunate incident was not the first time this has happened. Last year, an American tourist also died after an "aggressive" male elephant attacked a vehicle during a tour at the Kafue National Park in Zambia. At that time, the 80-year-old woman was in a vehicle with another guest and a guide during the game drive. Videos and photos show the wild animal turning a car. Other passengers suffered injuries as a result of the attack.


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