A tragic incident occurred in Zambia where a 52-year-old man was killed by a crocodile while trying to escape a herd of elephants. According to reports from the BBC, the man was fishing with two friends when they unexpectedly encountered the elephants. In a panic, he jumped into the nearby Luangwa River to escape the advancing animals, which led to his fatal encounter with a crocodile.

Local police chief Robertson Mweemba reported that the crocodile bit the man on his left thigh as he tried to escape. Although the man managed to evade the crocodile momentarily by beating it with a stick, he sustained serious injuries that led to excessive bleeding. His friends, who witnessed the attack, attempted to help him by trying to stop the bleeding but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

This incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters in regions like the Luangw Valley, which is home to Africa's largest population of Nile crocodiles and many other wild animals. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution when in areas populated by wildlife, particularly during activities like fishing and hunting. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with human-wildlife interactions in such habitats.