Authorities at South African National Parks (SANParks) have issued a renewed plea for visitors to remain in their vehicles when observing wildlife.
According to ewn.co.za, this follows a fatal incident where a tourist was killed during an encounter with an elephant at Kruger National Park, underscoring the importance of adhering to safety guidelines in the wild.
This warning follows Saturday’s incident where a tourist was charged and killed by an elephant at the Kruger National Park’s Malelane Gate.
SANParks is calling on witnesses of the recent elephant incident to stop sharing pictures and videos on social media due to their sensitive nature.
According to reports, the tragic event occurred when a tourist climbed out of their vehicle and was charged by an elephant.
This follows a similar incident last July when a Spanish tourist was killed at Pilanesberg National Park after exiting their car to photograph an elephant herd.
SANParks management has expressed deep regret over this loss of life and has emphasised the importance of staying safe in wildlife areas.