Tragedy strikes again, female guard killed by elephant in Victoria Falls

 BARELY a week after a fatal elephant attack claimed a life in Mkhosana Suburb, another tragedy has hit Victoria Falls.

A female security guard was trampled to death by an elephant in Chinotimba Suburb on Sunday morning.

The woman, whose name is being withheld pending family notification, was on duty guarding a booster station when she was attacked.

Her lifeless body was discovered by a passer-by in the early hours of Sunday.

This incident follows last Sunday’s death of 42-year-old Gift Siziba, who was trampled by an elephant in Mkhosana Suburb.

The back-to-back fatalities have left the city in shock and fear.

Source: Tragedy strikes again, female guard killed by elephant in Victoria Falls (22/02/2026)

Elephant Kills Man in Victoria Falls

 A 42-year-old Victoria Falls man has died after being trampled by an elephant, in yet another reminder of the growing risks of human-wildlife encounters in the resort town.

Police say the incident happened around 10:30pm on Sunday near the Vehicle Inspection Department, commonly known as VID.

According to Matebeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda, the man was walking through the area when he reportedly came across a lone elephant that became aggressive and attacked him.

Inspector Banda says the victim died at the scene.

Authorities are urging residents and visitors to avoid walking at night and to remain alert, as elephants and other wildlife frequently move into residential and commercial areas in search of food and water.

Source: Elephant Kills Man in Victoria Falls (16/02/2026)