Tourist killed by elephant in South Africa's Kruger park

A tourist was killed by an elephant on Saturday in South Africa's famous Kruger Park, the South African national parks agency SAN Parks announced overnight.

"A tragic accident occurred when a tourist was charged and trampled by an elephant near Crocodile River at Malelane Gate. This, regrettably, resulted in loss of life," it said in a statement.

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SAN Parks asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.

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With some 20,000 square km (7,700 square miles) of savannah extending to neighbouring Mozambique, Kruger is the largest game park in South Africa. Except for fenced camps and a few picnic areas, it is forbidden to get out of your vehicle.

"Additional details will be released in due course," SAN Parks said.

A presume poacher was killed by elephants in 2021 in the same park.

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