American Tourist Killed by Elephant in Zambia

Gail Mattson, 80, dies during a safari in Kafue National Park after an elephant attack flips their vehicle.

An 80-year-old American woman, identified as Gail Mattson, was killed by a bull elephant while on safari in Zambia's Kafue National Park.
The incident occurred during a photography tour with five other tourists and a guide.
The elephant charged the vehicle, flipping it over, leading to Mattson's death and injuries to others.
The safari was operated by Wilderness Zambia; the guide's route became blocked, preventing escape.
Investigations by local police, Zambia's Department of National Parks & Wildlife, and the U.S. Embassy are underway.