Overview
- Gary Freeman, 65, leading a small walking tour along the Klaserie River on April 9, was charged by an elephant and later pronounced dead.
- Police said he drew a revolver to try to scare the animal but found no evidence he fired it, according to spokesman Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba.
- Limpopo police opened an inquest, with wildlife experts asked to assess the elephant’s behavior and any risk to others.
- No action has been reported against the animal as officials gather facts about the encounter.
- Klaserie borders Kruger National Park and hosts an estimated 750 elephants, and walking safaris bring people on foot into close range of large animals.