An elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
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Two elderly female tourists in Zambia have been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a national park, police said.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from New Zealand — were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf.

Safari guides who were with the group attempted to stop the elephant from charging at the women by firing shots at it, police said.

An elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
An example of an elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. (Adobe Stock)

The elephant was hit and wounded by the gunshots.

The guides were unable to prevent the elephant’s attack and both women died at the scene, police said.

It happened at the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, around 600 km from the capital, Lusaka.

Female elephants are very protective of their calves and can respond aggressively to what they perceive as threats.

Safari animals at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.
Safari animals at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. (iStock)

Last year, two American tourists were killed in separate encounters with elephants in different parts of Zambia.

In both cases, the tourists were also elderly women and were on a safari vehicle when they were attacked.

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