Human Interest American Tourist, 80, Dead After 'Aggressive' Bull Elephant Charges at Safari Vehicle in Zambia The incident occurred 10 days after another elephant attacked a separate safari vehicle in South Africa By Abigail Adams Abigail Adams Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working in journalism for seven years. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 3, 2024 02:00PM EDT Close The African bush elephant, also known as the African savanna elephant. Photo: Henrik Karlsson/Getty An 80-year-old American tourist died after an elephant attack in Zambia on March 30The woman and five other guests were on a game drive through Kafue National Park around 9:30 a.m. local time when the “aggressive” bull elephant charged at their vehicle, according to a statement obtained by PEOPLEThe woman's body will be returned to the United States with support from local authorities and the U.S. Embassy An 80-year-old American woman died after an elephant attacked a safari group in Zambia over the weekend. The woman and five other guests were on a game drive through Kafue National Park around 9:30 a.m. local time on March 30 when the “aggressive” bull elephant charged at their vehicle, according to a media statement from hospitality and conservation company Wilderness obtained by PEOPLE. The group, which was staying at the Lufupa Camp inside the largest game reserve in Africa, had gone out for a photography tour when the attack occurred, according to The Telegraph. The woman killed in the incident will be returned to her family in the United States “with the support of local Zambian authorities and the US Embassy in Lusaka,” the company said. American Boy, 15, and 2 Others Killed in an Avalanche Near Swiss Resort of Zermatt “This is a devastating incident for everyone involved and we are doing our best to support the family and all affected and to respect their wishes for privacy,” a spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Footage of the incident viewed by PEOPLE, showed the elephant running behind the vehicle before heading toward them. The vehicle then stopped, and the elephant charged. One individual can be heard yelling at the animal before it made contact with the vehicle and flipped it. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In Wilderness’ statement, chief executive officer Keith Vincent said the vehicle’s route was “blocked” due to vegetation and the terrain, making it so the “experienced” guide could not move the car out of harm’s way “quickly enough.” “This is a tragic event,” Vincent aded, “and we offer our deepest condolences to the family of the guest who died.” The five other guests were injured, including a woman who was transported to a private medical facility in South Africa, according to the company. The remaining four guests were treated for minor injuries. Pennsylvania Man Bitten on the Head During Bear Attack Inside His Garage: 'I Got Pummeled' Vincent said Wilderness is supporting the guests and guide “involved in this distressing incident.” The deadly incident in Zambia occurred just 10 days after another safari truck had a run-in with an elephant in South Africa. A group of tourists were on a safari trip through Pilanesberg National Park on March 20 when the seemingly unhappy animal charged toward the vehicle and tossed it several times, according to the Associated Press. Luckily, no one was injured.