ELEPHANT TRAMPLES A TOURIST

[Elsa]

Ref: 9/2/2 – 25 - KNP
Saturday, January 25, 2025,​​​​​Elephant Incident 1 of 1
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ELEPHANT TRAMPLES A TOURIST
Today 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.
South African National Parks (SANParks) officials are at the scene to attend to the matter and support the family.
Due to the sensitivity of the incident, we appeal to the public to refrain from posting or sharing any photos and videos of the incident on social media.
Additional details will be released in due course.
SANParks Board and Management extends their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased for the loss of their loved one.
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[Elsa]

Monday, January 27, 2025, Elephant Incident 2 of 2

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UPDATE - ELEPHANT TRAMPLES A TOURIST

South African National Parks (SANParks)
announced today that circumstances around the death of Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed, 59 from eMkhondo (formerly Piet Retief) are being investigated by the South African Police, however initial eyewitness reports indicate that the family parked close to the Malelane reception area and close to the Malelane reception area and the children ran past the bridge into the bush whereupon an individual elephant from a nearby herd charged them.
The deceased rushed to assist the children and that is when he was chased and trampled by one of the animals.
He succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

SANParks would like to reiterate that the incident is regrettable and unfortunate, but calls on the public to refrain from speculating until the police have finalised their report and to allow the family to mourn their loved one in dignity.

On the day of the incident, the animal responsible for the death could be identified as there were several of them in the vicinity and they immediately moved away while people were trying to save the life of the deceased.

Management continues to offer heartfelt condolences to the Ammed family and wishes them strength in this difficult time.

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Soth African National Parks (SANParks)
Kruger National Park (KNP)

JP Louw: SANParks Head of communication and Spokesperson.

[Meandering Mouse]

How very, very sad.

All that I can say is; a family is in deep mourning. My heart goes out to them. Life is unpredictable.

My deepest condolences.

Be kind.