By Staff Reporter
A Zambian woman is in critical but stable condition after being chased and trampled by an elephant on Monday morning, while walking to work with her older daughter. The animal was later put down by officials.
On 9 November 2026, a Zambian woman and her older daughter were walking from Macaravan West to work near the Multi Choice building at around 05h30 when they encountered an elephant. The animal began chasing them.
The woman was caught and trampled, sustaining multiple injuries to both thighs, her arms and her shoulders. She has been admitted to the local hospital, where she is reported to be in critical but stable condition.
The elephant was later put down by officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT).
The police report was issued by Commissioner Julia Sakuwa- Neo , Police Regional Commander in Zambezi Region.
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