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Zambia Fisherman Fleeing Elephants Killed by Crocodile

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The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.

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A man has died while trying to escape elephants in a crocodile attack on the Luangwa River.

·Budapest, Hungary
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A fisherman fled from elephants and jumped into the water where the predator was lurking - RMF24.pl - A 52-year-old fisherman died in Zambia after being attacked by a crocodile while trying to escape a herd of elephants. This is another tragic case of human-wildlife conflict in this region.

A 52-year-old fisherman in eastern Zambia has died after being attacked by a crocodile while fleeing a herd of startled elephants, the BBC reported. They were on their way home from fishing Dean Nyirenda was on his way home from fishing when he and his companions stumbled upon elephants. The southern African country has a significant elephant population, and interactions with humans have claimed several lives in recent years. It is no wonder tha…

·Budapest, Hungary
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A 52-year-old fisherman, Dean Nyirenda, has died in Zambia after being attacked by a crocodile while trying to escape a herd of elephants.

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LusakaTimes.com broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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