A 47-year-old man of Chama District has been killed by an elephant while returning home from fishing in the Luangwa River.
Eastern Province Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident to the media, identifying the deceased as Charles Zulu of Chilindila Village in Chief Chifunda’s Chiefdom.
Mr Mweemba said the attack occurred around 17:00 hours on Wednesday, January 29, when Mr Zulu and a friend encountered the elephant.
Mr Mweemba disclosed that both attempted to flee, but the animal charged, fatally injuring Mr Zulu while his companion managed to escape unharmed.
He said officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife have since been dispatched to the area.
Mr Zulu, who also served as Headman Malama, leaves behind a wife and six children.
