Grandfather wanted to save his grandchildren from elephant and was trampled dead

Johannesburg (heartfrica) – Death drama in the country’s largest safaripark: a man was attacked by an elephant and died!

The tragedy occurred on Saturday in the famous Krüger National Park in the northeast of South Africa. As the administration of the park announced, the Tourist trampled to death.

Elefant picked up boys (11) with trunk

According to the police, the Fatality To get a 59-year-old South African, who tried to bring two of his grandchildren to safety at the age of five and eleven.

The two were attacked by the elephant when they wanted to take photos and videos of him. When the children ran away, they plunged, whereupon the animal attacked the eleven -year -old boy with his trunk.

Any help came too late for the grandfather

At that moment the grandfather intervened. The elephant turned and trampled down the man. Then he disappeared off -road. On the arrival of the police and rescue workers, the 59-year-old was already his Injuries killing. The boy was injured on the leg.

The national park administration asked other visitors not to photos or videos of the “tragic Accident“Publishing on social media. As a speaker announced, there was a near the Crocodile River on the Malelane Gate Animal attack. The park’s employees were on site to take care of the matter and support the family.

Elephants actually peaceful animals

The 20,000 square kilometer National park is the largest safaripark in South Africa. As early as 2021, a suspected poacher was trampled to death by elephants. Visitors are therefore advised to always stay in the car outside of around around around around around the lifegia and rest areas.

Actually they should Animals Be peaceful – however, females can become aggressive when they have calves. Males, on the other hand, are aggressive in the breeding season (usually in heavy rain). In addition, every elephant attacks when he is sick, injured or threatened.