Elephants Trample British Canoes in Botswana
- * Incident: A canoe carrying tourists was capsized by a bull elephant in a river (likely in the Okavango Delta).Two people fell into the water.
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* Incident: A canoe carrying tourists was capsized by a bull elephant in a river (likely in the Okavango Delta).Two people fell into the water.
* Outcome: The woman who fell into the water was able to stand and wade to safety as the elephant and its family walked away. No one was seriously hurt, but equipment (cameras, phones) was lost or damaged.
* Cause (Expert Opinion): A former game ranger believes the elephant attacked to protect its young, and the guides misjudged the safe distance for the tourists.
* Tour details: The group consisted of British and American visitors,but the tour company hasn’t been identified yet.
* Context: The incident occurred in a customary makoro canoe, a common method for safaris in the area.
* Related Concerns: The article links to two other articles raising concerns about safari safety and overtourism in Kenya. One discusses recent safari-related deaths, and the other addresses the launch of “Uber Safari” and its potential to exacerbate overtourism.