Elephant Attack Turns Fatal After Safari Truck Flips
Seeing an elephant on a safari isn't always beautiful...it can be scary (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
An elephant attack turned fatal after a safari truck flipped over! The unfortunate incident left a 80-year-old woman dead.
This has to be in the back of your mind during a safari. There are wild animals all around you–and you’re in their territory. Here’s more on the Darksided story.
Elephant Attack Turns Fatal After Safari Truck Flips
It’s a risk you take when you go on a safari. You never know if an animal may act animalistic and protective over its space. Unfortunately, that’s what happened on this safari. In my head, I always picture a lion or an alpha predator being the one to attack the safari. However, that’s not always the case. In fact, it’s usually a different animal than a lion that will attack. People have been attacked by giraffes, hippos, and elephants while trying to enjoy a safari. They can all be territorial and that creates an issue for those trying to get a glimpse of African wildlife up close and personal.
According to TMZ, the incident happened in Zambia at the Kafue National Park. It was all captured on video and it’s incredibly frightening. You can see a bull elephant charge their truck running into hit head-on.
One woman was killed in the incident and another was seriously injured, according to TMZ. TMZ says the truck got caught in vegetation and the road was blocked and they were unable to move when the elephant started charging.
Recently, my parents went on a Safari in South Africa. They said it was beautiful, but it can be scary. They had their truck get chased by some giraffes who were protective over their land and kin. You never know! It’s not always a Lion or Tiger that will attack. It can be any animal out there, so it’s important that you’re always alert and aware of your surroundings.
Check out a video below and then keep scrolling for more wild animals caught on camera!
7 Of The Wildest Animals Caught On Tape Stories From Dave & Chuck The Freak
We talk about all sorts of wild topics on Dave & Chuck “The Freak.” There are wild crimes, wild people, and wild animals. Now, we’re going to focus on the wild animals and headlines they’ve made. Here are 7 of the wildest animals caught on tape stories heard on Dave & Chuck “The Freak!”
Animals are marvelous to watch. Sometimes it’s for their beauty, often it’s for their mystery, and then there are times that animals are absolutely wilding out. These are those types of stories! Let’s dive in!
7 Wildest Animals Caught On Tape Stories From Dave & Chuck The Freak
First, it’s not always the predators that are behaving in ways that end up in the news. It can be the smallest and most innocent of animals…or, sure, it could be a violent predator. Sometimes, the animals are behaving a specific way completely unprovoked, other times they’re responding to something a person has done. If you mess around with wild animals, there’s a good chance you’re going to find out why that’s a terrible idea.
Typically, these kinds of endings can be avoided. A good way to not end up the star of a news story alongside a wild animal? Keep a safe distance. You’ll notice in most of these stories and videos, the problems could have been avoided if people just used a little bit of common sense. Don’t antagonize wild animals and be careful if you’re close to the animal. Especially if it’s significantly bigger than you!
Below, we’ve put together 7 of the wildest animal stories shared on Dave & Chuck “The Freak.” However, you can find many more at DaveAndChuckTheFreak.com or by listening to the podcast! In these stories, we’ll come across a wide variety of animals. Some of them can only be found far, far away. Most can be found somewhere in North America. While others could be right in our backyard. Or, already in the house! There’s even an animal that’s a repeat offender, and you’d never guess which animal it is! Find out below!
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