Tourist Killed by Elephant While Protecting Grandchildren at Kruger National Park

A 59-year-old South African man was trampled to death after intervening as an elephant charged his grandchildren near Malelane Gate.

Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed, a 59-year-old South African, died Saturday in Kruger National Park while attempting to shield his grandchildren from a charging elephant.
The incident occurred near the Crocodile River at Malelane Gate, a popular entry point to the park, where visitors are prohibited from exiting their vehicles except in designated areas.
Eyewitnesses reported that the children, aged 5 and 11, ran into the bush to take photos, provoking the elephant to charge; Ammed intervened but was fatally trampled.
The 11-year-old sustained leg injuries while the 5-year-old was unharmed; the elephant responsible could not be identified as it retreated into the herd.
Kruger National Park officials and police are investigating the incident and have urged the public not to share images or speculate about the event online.