# A tourist died on Saturday in the Kruger National Park after being charged and trampled by an elephant near Crocodile River at Malelane Gate. SANParks head of communications and spokesperson, JP Louw, says officials were at the scene to attend to the matter and support the family. Events leading up to the incident are currently under investigation. Louw appealed to the public to refrain from posting any pictures or videos of the incident and victim, due to the sensitivity of this matter. SANParks meanwhile extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Elephant tramples tourist in Kruger Park