By White Luhanga
A 62-year-old man in Nyimba District of Eastern Province has died after being attacked by an elephant.
The incident occurred yesterday, October 10, 2025, around 07:00 hours in the Petauke West Game Management area near Mopani Game Management, Chief Mwape.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba, says the matter was reported by the deceased’s wife, Joyce Mwanza, 42, of Sinkanda Village.
Mr. Mweemba says the deceased, John Mwanza, had gone to ask for cigarettes from a nearby fishing camp on October 9, 2025, at around 14:00 hours but did not return.
The wife informed fellow fishermen, who started searching for him and found his lifeless body yesterday at 07:00 hours in the Game Management area.
The deceased sustained multiple cuts and bruises on his body.
Police and family members suspect no foul play, believing the elephant charged at the deceased.The family has been advised to bury the deceased.
NB:( Photo below just used for illustration)
(Zambia Reports 11th October, 2025)