Elephant Attacks Kill Multiple People India, Zambia, Nepal

Multiple fatal elephant attacks have been reported across different countries, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflicts. In Odisha, India, 18-year-old Akash Mahanta was killed while trying to chase away a herd of elephants, marking the fourth such death in the district amid habitat encroachment. Another tragic incident in Odisha involved Paresh Chandra Giri, who was trampled to death by a rogue elephant inside his home after it had damaged nearby houses. In Zambia, two elderly female tourists—a British woman and her New Zealand friend—were fatally attacked by a protective female elephant with a calf during a sunrise safari walk, despite guides firing shots to stop the charge. Additionally, a man named Lok Prasad Limbu was killed by an elephant in Jhapa district, Nepal. These incidents underscore the dangers posed by elephants when their natural behaviors intersect with human activity.