An unidentified man, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, has been killed by an African elephant in the Mukuni area of Livingstone, Southern Province.
Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident is believed to have occurred between midnight and 06:00 hours.
According to police, a driver from Mukuni Big Five discovered signs of disturbance along a road, including human and animal tracks, scattered clothing, and footwear.
Officers later found the body of the man about 20 metres from the road, lying in nearby bushes with disturbed vegetation around the scene.
The deceased sustained multiple injuries, including open wounds on both legs, a bruised back, and suspected internal injuries, consistent with an animal attack.
The body has been taken to Livingstone University Teaching Hospital Batoka Mortuary, where it is awaiting postmortem examination and formal identification.
Authorities have not yet identified the victim and investigations are ongoing.
