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Elephant Charges Tourists, Flips Canoes in Botswana Okavango Delta
In Botswana's Okavango Delta, a group of American and British tourists narrowly escaped a dangerous encounter with a bull elephant after their safari canoe tour approached too close to a mother elephant and her calves. The elephant charged, flipping two traditional dugout canoes into the delta's crocodile-infested waters and knocking the tourists overboard. One woman was held underwater briefly by the elephant's trunk but survived without serious injury, thanks in part to her husband's quick assistance. The incident highlighted the risks of wildlife tourism and the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wild animals, especially large and protective species like elephants. Experts noted the tourists were fortunate to survive, considering the potential for fatal injuries from the elephant or other predators in the area. This event serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of wild animals and the need for cautious and respectful wildlife viewing practices.


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- Last Updated
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